Ravenna?

RS doesn't include a lot of places in his books.
RS Village tour visits Ravenna so why it is not in guidebook- who knows- it's a matter of space.

Ravenna is still absolutely worth it. Fabulous mosaics, lovely little town, perfectly safe Worth a night or 2.

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Totally agree that Ravenna is very much worth visiting. You can go to a book and souvenir shop called Book and Shop (Via Giuliano Argentario 22) and buy passes to five of the mosaic sites. There are a handful of others you can see as well. There is also a place called Koko Mosaico (Via di Roma 136) where you can have a mosaics lesson and make one of your own. This would need to be reserved in advance, whereas for visiting the ancient mosaics, you can just go whenever you please.

Official site

https://www.ravennamosaici.it/en/entrance-time-and-prices/

A couple of the sites require timed entry

Hi Amy, yes, Ravenna is definitely worth visiting! Enjoy the gorgeous mosaics, plus there’s a couple of excellent museums if you stay overnight and have the time.

If you're nuts about mosaics, there's more than a day's worth of sightseeing for you in Ravenna. If you like both mosaics and art, you really need two full days. That's how long I had, and I didn't get to spend much time just walking down the pretty streets, nor did I go to the historical museum outside town in Classe.

If you like Byzantine architecture and mosaics, Ravenna is a must-visit place. San Vitale and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia are stunning. As has been pointed out, there are other equally interesting sites to see. However, besides the landmarks, I found the city dull and characterless. One full day on the ground should be enough to visit the essentials, but 2 days will allow for a more relaxed pace.

We spent four nights there and really enjoyed it.
Perfectly safe.
The mosaics are wonderful.
Look for the three kings depicted in one of them, wearing fancy patterned “leggings”!
A city bus will take you a short distance to Classe to see the mosaics there, included in the pass/ticket.

As others have said, Ravenna is definitely worth visiting. I found Rick's chapter on Revenna provide a good guide to the main mosaic sites and some other things of interest in the town. From what I read, Ravenna is sometimes included in the full Italy RS guidebool and sometimes not, depending on space, and not in the Best of Italy book. However it is always in the Venice guidebook, under "near Venice." The Venice book also include a good chapter on Padua. Since I wasn't going to Venice on the same trip, and I just bought an inexpensive used copy of the Venice book online and pulled out the Ravenna and Padua sections to travel.

Absolutely, totally worth spending a couple of nights! The mosaics in Ravenna are amazing.
Of course, one has to have an appreciation of mosaics to begin with.
Not understanding what you mean by “safe”.

We went as a day trip from Bologna. We used the train. We signed up for a mosaic tour with Get Your Guide. It very doable. I recommend.

The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, just outside the city is well worth visiting. While the mosaic aspect is notable, the most impressive aspect for us was the architecture and early Christian history. It was founded in 549 AD and a visitor can feel and see that they are at the beginnings.

We loved our time in Ravenna. The mosaics were enthralling. The town is flat and very walkable. We stayed at the Albergo Capello and it was one of the best stays ever. Accommodating staff, palatial room and reasonably priced. When we visited breakfast was in included and a fun happy hour was offered in the adjacent restaurant. A wonderful hotel. .

Recommend bringing some small binoculars to help you see details of the mosaics, many of which are quite high up.

Another vote for including the historical museum in Classe, not just the church. It’s really fantastic and gives you a better sense of the cultural/historical context that led to the mosaics.