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The Women of Ravenna: Stories of Courage, Intrigue, and Passion

By Italia in Tour

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Overview

  • Over 10 years of experience organising guided visits in Italy.
  • All our guided visits are conducted by licensed tour guides.
  • A family-friendly tour: you'll learn while having fun!

Activity location

    • Ravenna
    • Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • In front of church S. Giovanni Evangelista, V.le Luigi Carlo Farini, 48121 Ravenna RA, Italy
    • Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    A fascinating tour of Ravenna's iconic places to discover the stories of extraordinary women who have shaped the city and its history. From the Empress Galla Placidia to the Monastery of S. Stefano degli Ulivi, with the stories of Sister Beatrice (Antonia Alighieri) and Francesca da Polenta, to the Church of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, which preserves memories of Amalasunta, Chiara da Polenta and the nurse Armanda Ravuzzi.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    In Piazza Garibaldi, we will relive the legend of Anita Garibaldi, while Piazza Kennedy celebrates the Rasponi family, including Princess Costanza Ghika Rasponi Murat and Augusta Rasponi del Sale. Finally, Via Cavour tells us about the passions of Maria Teresa Gamba Guiccioli, Byron's lover, and Via Galla Placidia reminds us of the greatness of Empress Theodora.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    An itinerary rich in charm, which intertwines history, art and memory, celebrating the courage and stories of the women of Ravenna.

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  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

A fascinating tour of Ravenna's iconic places, discovering the stories of extraordinary women who have shaped the city and its history. Strolling among its monuments and squares, the route reveals the stories of courageous and determined women who helped shape Ravenna's destiny. An itinerary that intertwines history, art and memory, celebrating their commitment and strength in a setting rich in charm. From figures of power to everyday heroines, every corner of the city bears witness to these women, whose often-forgotten presence deserves to be rediscovered and celebrated. A journey that not only pays tribute to their memory, but also invites us to reflect on the fundamental role they have played over the centuries, in a city of extraordinary beauty and history.

Location

Activity location

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    • Ravenna
    • Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • In front of church S. Giovanni Evangelista, V.le Luigi Carlo Farini, 48121 Ravenna RA, Italy
    • Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy