Rocca Brancaleone, Ravenna

Name: Rocca Brancaleone
Address: Via Rocca Brancaleone, Ravenna, 48100, Italy
Telephone: +39 0544 36094

#24 among attractions in Ravenna

Historical place, View point, Forts and castles

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Rocca Brancaleone was built in the 15th century by the Venetians and today houses one of Ravenna's parks.

Coordinates: 44°25'22"N, 12°12'19"E

Address

Via Rocca BrancaleoneRavenna 48100 Italy

Contact

+39 0544 36094

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Rocca Brancaleone – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basilica di San Vitale, Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, Baptistery of Neon, Mausoleum of Theodoric.

0.5 miW
Colorful mosaics in a 6th-century church
Basilica di San Vitale, Ravenna
12 min walk • The Basilica di San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy, is a masterpiece of early Christian Byzantine art and architecture that continues to captivate visitors from around the world. Nestled in the heart of Ravenna, this 6th-century church is renowned for its stunning mosaics...
0.4 miW
5th-century chapel with colorful mosaics
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, Ravenna
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ravenna, Italy, the Mausoleo di Galla Placidia stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry and architectural brilliance. This ancient building, which dates back to around 430 AD, is named after Galla Placidia, the sister of the...
0.6 miSW
Baptistery with Byzantine mosaics
Baptistery of Neon, Ravenna
16 min walk • The Baptistery of Neon is one of the most remarkable religious buildings in Ravenna, Italy, and a site of immense historical and artistic significance. Dating back to the early 5th century, it is named after Bishop Neon who oversaw its completion and is renowned for...
~1490 ftNE
Circular, 6th-century Gothic tomb
Mausoleum of Theodoric, Ravenna
8 min walk • The Mausoleum of Theodoric stands as an ancient and enigmatic testament to the architectural prowess of the Ostrogoths in Ravenna, Italy. This UNESCO World Heritage site, dating back to 520 AD, was constructed as the final resting place for Theodoric the Great, the...
~1630 ftSW
5th-century UNESCO-listed baptistery
Arian Baptistery, Ravenna
8 min walk • The Arian Baptistry in Ravenna, Italy is a Christian baptismal building that was erected by the Ostrogothic King Theodoric the Great between the end of the 5th century and the beginning of the 6th century A.D. at the same time as the Basilica of Sant' Apollinare Nuovo.
0.4 miSW
Church
Santa Maria del Suffragio, Ravenna
11 min walk • Santa Maria del Suffragio is a Late-Baroque-style, Roman Catholic church located on Via Serafino Ferruzzi in Ravenna, region of Emilia Romagna, Italy.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Archiepiscopal Museum, Ravenna
17 min walk • The Archiepiscopal Museum is located in Ravenna, Italy, next to the Baptistry of Neon and behind the Duomo of Ravenna. In the museum relics of early Christian Ravenna are preserved, including fragments of mosaic from the first cathedral church, and the chapel of Sant'Andrea, dating from the Gothic kingdom.
~1270 ftSW
Church
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, Ravenna
7 min walk • San Giovanni Battista is a baroque church in the historic center of Ravenna, Italy, built in 1689 by Pietro Grossi. The church here, a three-nave basilica, was built in the 6th century. In 1688, it was strongly damaged by an earthquake, demolished, and a new building was constructed in the same place.
0.4 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Teatro Comunale Alighieri, Ravenna
11 min walk • The Teatro Comunale Alighieri is an opera house located at 2 Via Mariani in Ravenna, Italy and designed by the Venetian architects, Tommaso Meduna and his brother, Giambattista who had designed the second La Fenice theatre after the fire of 1836.
0.6 miS
6th-century basilica church with mosaics
Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna
15 min walk • The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo is a basilica church in Ravenna, Italy. It was erected by the Ostrogothic king Theodoric the Great as his palace chapel during the first quarter of the 6th century. This Arian church was originally dedicated in 504 AD to "Christ the Redeemer".
0.6 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Domus dei Tappeti di Pietra, Ravenna
16 min walk • The Domus of the Stone Carpets is an archaeological site in the city of Ravenna located in an underground environment about three meters below the Church of St. Euphemia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rocca Brancaleone?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, Ravenna (7 min walk), St. John the Evangelist Church, Ravenna (7 min walk), Mausoleum of Theodoric, Ravenna (8 min walk), Church of the Holy Spirit, Ravenna (8 min walk).

How to get to Rocca Brancaleone by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rocca Brancaleone:

Train

Ravenna (8 min walk)

Bus

Ravenna - Mausoleo di Teodorico • Lines: 333 (8 min walk)
Piazzale Aldo Moro (11 min walk)