Province of Ravenna

The Province of Ravenna is an Italian administrative region in Emilia-Romagna located between the Adriatic coast and inland areas. It comprises 18 municipalities with Ravenna as the main city, spanning farmland, coastal strips, and historic town centers.

The region became significant in 402 CE when Ravenna was chosen as the capital of the Western Roman Empire. This decision triggered major building projects and made the whole area an important political and cultural center.

Each town here has its own craft tradition: Faenza is known for ceramics, Cervia for salt production, and Ravenna for mosaics. These art forms still shape how the places look and feel today.

Public transportation links all municipalities through bus services and railway lines. The airports near Bologna and Rimini are easily accessible and provide connections to the rest of Europe.

The region received a medal for civil merit recognizing its communities' efforts in preserving Byzantine structures. These historical buildings are rare surviving examples of Roman-era construction still standing today.

Location: Emilia-Romagna

Capital city: Ravenna

Shares border with: Province of Forlì-Cesena, Metropolitan City of Florence, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Province of Ferrara

Website: http://provincia.ra.it

GPS coordinates: 44.41778,12.19944

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:30