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Where is Ravenna, Italy


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Ravenna is located in northern Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region near the Adriatic Sea. It lies on flat land close to the coast and lagoons. Ravenna is near cities like Bologna, Rimini, Ferrara, and Forlì. The city covers about 653 square kilometers and has a population of around 160,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 44.42°N latitude and 12.20°E longitude. Ravenna is famous for its UNESCO-listed Byzantine mosaics, historic churches, ancient monuments, and cultural heritage.

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Ravenna City Facts, Italy

CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceRavenna
City StatusMunicipality (Comune), provincial capital
EstablishedAncient origins (Roman period)
Geographic PositionNorthern Italy, near the Adriatic Sea coast
Coordinates44.42° N, 12.20° E
Total Area653 km²
Population160,000
Elevation4 m
Area Code+39 0544
Postal Code / ZIP Code48121–48124
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
CurrencyEuro (€)
Main IndustriesTourism, Port services, Manufacturing, Agriculture
TransportationPort of Ravenna, rail connections, regional road network
ClimateMediterranean with continental influences
Famous AttractionsByzantine Mosaics (UNESCO), Basilica of San Vitale, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Dante’s Tomb
Known ForUNESCO mosaics, Byzantine heritage, Dante Alighieri’s tomb
Websitehttps://www.comune.ra.it