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Real Places. Real stays. Real opinions — from people who know the difference.
We've spent years in Italy — eating, staying, exploring, and finding the places that make you never want to leave.
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Palazzo Galletti Abbiosi
Ravenna
"Ravenna doesn't so much renovate its past as fold it into daily use — and Palazzo Galletti Abbiosi, chapel and all, does exactly that."
An 18th-century noble residence turned hotel, with an intact chapel and frescoed ceilings, directly across from the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo.
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Mosaic Tiles in Ravenna - Guided Tour
A certified guide walks you through five UNESCO sites — the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Basilica of San Vitale, the Neonian Baptistery — unpacking the politics, religion, and craft behind mosaics that have held their color for 1,500 years. Skip-the-line entry included, so the only thing slowing you down is how long you'll want to stand in front of San Vitale's gold.
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