Ravenna, Italy

Shopping Tour in Ravenna

The best shopping in Ravenna isn't in the malls — it's on the streets. Independent boutiques, artisan workshops, vintage stores, and morning markets are scattered through neighborhoods that reward the walker with discoveries you can't find online.

Ravenna is Italy's mosaic capital, where eight UNESCO-listed early Christian monuments house the finest Byzantine mosaics outside Istanbul, glittering in gold and blue across domed ceilings.

Top Shopping Tour Spots

•Basilica of San Vitale — a 6th-century octagonal church with some of the finest surviving Byzantine mosaics in Western Europe, including the famous portraits of Justinian and Theodora
•Mausoleum of Galla Placidia — a tiny 5th-century mausoleum containing the oldest and best-preserved mosaics in Ravenna, with a deep blue starry ceiling that glows in dim light
•Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo — a 6th-century basilica with two long mosaic processions along the nave walls, depicting 26 martyrs and 22 virgins in gold-backed splendor

Hidden Shopping Tour Gems

•Domus dei Tappeti di Pietra — a recently discovered underground Roman villa with stunning geometric floor mosaics, beneath a modern church
•Classe Archaeological Park — the ancient Roman port area south of the city with the basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe and ongoing excavations

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best shopping streets in Ravenna?+

roamee's shopping tour of Ravenna takes you through the best shopping neighborhoods — from local markets to indie boutiques to artisan workshops.

What markets should I visit in Ravenna?+

roamee includes the best markets in Ravenna — flea markets, food markets, and artisan markets — with insider tips on what to buy and when to go.

Can I do a self-guided shopping tour in Ravenna?+

Yes — roamee creates a walking route through Ravenna's best shopping areas with audio narration and local tips at every stop.

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