Dark Ravenna: Sins, Crimes and Courtly Revenge｜Italy

A murky and gripping itinerary that traverses centuries of crimes, vendettas and mysteries that have remained shrouded in shadow. We start at San Giovanni Evangelista, where the court intrigues of Galla Placidia drew the first line of blood in the city's history. We then continue to the Arian Baptistery, the scene of the decline of the Ostrogoths, a dynasty that came to an end amid plots and violence.

In the heart of Piazza del Popolo, a demonic episode from the Decameron resurfaces, while in Via Salara we return to the Renaissance: here, Duke Della Rovere eliminated an inconvenient cardinal without hesitation. In Piazza Kennedy, we then learn about the crimes (almost always unpunished) of the very powerful Rasponi family, who ruled the city more through fear than through the law. Finally, we return to Piazza del Popolo for a surprising epilogue... which you will only discover during the tour.

Tour duration: 2 hours

Meeting point: In front of the Basilica entrance, Viale Luigi Carlo Farini, 48121 Ravenna RA, Italy

All our guided tours are led by licensed tour guides.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the tour. The tours start right on time.

Barrier-free route, also suitable for people with motor disabilities.