Ravenna was an important commercial and strategic centre of the Roman Empire. The city has worldwide fame because of its rich variety of ancient mosaics which has led to a UNESCO award being given to the town. Ravenna has a rich cultural history from the Roman Empire to that of the late Medieval era which is present in monuments throughout the town including magnificent baptisteries, basilicas and mausoleums. Ravenna is also the burial place of Dante, the 'father of the Italian language'.

There are numerous sights to visit including the National Museum, the Archiepiscopal Museum, Domus dei tappeti di pietra, the Dante centre of the convent brothers, the Dante Museum, the Ravenna Art Museum, the National Museum of Underwater Activities, the Planetarium, and the Museum of the Unification.