Train and Bike Day Tour from Bologna: Mosaic and Majolica
Bologna, Italy
Trip Type: Full-day Tours
Duration: 1 day
A self-drive tour to see the unsurpassed capitals of two artistic techniques on this train and bike day self-drive tour from Bologna. Visit Mosaic and Majolica on a tour of these place rich with masterpieces. These two places are acknowledged as a World Unesco Heritage site.
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A self-drive tour to see the unsurpassed capitals of two artistic techniques on this train and bike day self-drive tour from Bologna. Visit Mosaic and Majolica on a tour of these place rich with masterpieces. These two places are acknowledged as a World Unesco Heritage site.
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Ravenna: Ravenna, the city of mosaics, has been recognized as a world heritage site by UNESCO, while eight historic buildings are on the World Heritage List. It is a treasure chest of art, history and culture of the highest order with ancient origins and a glorious past. It was a capital three times: of the Western Roman Empire, of Theodoric King of the Goths, and of the emperor of Byzantium. It houses the mortal remains of Dante Alighieri and keeps his memory alive with important events. Just a short distance from the sea, Ravenna also offers a rich variety of occasions for visits and holidays.
Faenza: Synonym worldwide for ceramics – the word faience is used also nowadays to refer to majolica in many European languages. Its ancient tradition dates back to the 12th century when a peak of artistic significance was reached during the Renaissance. Here, ceramic art has combined the new and the antique with a lively artistic sense that can be found in the potters’ workshops, palazzos, urban spaces, art schools as well as in the cultural events that take place all year round. There are elegant shops and for gastronomic pleasures, try fine restaurants and wine bars in the city center.
Ravenna: Ravenna, the city of mosaics, has been recognized as a world heritage site by UNESCO, while eight historic buildings are on the World Heritage List. It is a treasure chest of art, history and culture of the highest order with ancient origins and a glorious past. It was a capital three times: of the Western Roman Empire, of Theodoric King of the Goths, and of the emperor of Byzantium. It houses the mortal remains of Dante Alighieri and keeps his memory alive with important events. Just a short distance from the sea, Ravenna also offers a rich variety of occasions for visits and holidays.
Faenza: Synonym worldwide for ceramics – the word faience is used also nowadays to refer to majolica in many European languages. Its ancient tradition dates back to the 12th century when a peak of artistic significance was reached during the Renaissance. Here, ceramic art has combined the new and the antique with a lively artistic sense that can be found in the potters’ workshops, palazzos, urban spaces, art schools as well as in the cultural events that take place all year round. There are elegant shops and for gastronomic pleasures, try fine restaurants and wine bars in the city center.
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