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Ravenna Noir: True crime stories from the past and famous crimes in Ravenna

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Overview

  • Over 10 years of experience organizing guided visits in Italy.
  • All our guided visits are conducted by licensed tour guides.
  • A family-friendly tour: you'll learn while having fun!

Activity location

    • Ravenna
    • Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Via di Roma, 53, 48020 Ravenna RA, Italy | Piazzetta di fronte S. Apollinare Nuovo, Via di Roma, 53, 48121 Ravenna RA, Italy
    • Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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What's included, what's not

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    A tour of Ravenna Noir, on a journey through time through the city's dark history. We will talk about the famous crimes committed in Ravenna; Stilicho, the general of the Roman emperor Honorius, Odoacer from San Vitale, Sant'Apollinare, the illustrious crimes of Theodoric: from Odoacer to Symmachus, the crime of passion of Rosamunda, the crimes of the Da Polenta family, the revenge of the Rasponi, the killing of Guidarello Guidarelli, the killing of the cardinal legate Alidosio, the hangings between the two columns, the sect of the knife-wielders, and much more, in a thrilling and passionate tour that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    We will visit: the so-called Palazzo di Teoderico, the Arian Baptistery (exterior), the Church of the Holy Spirit (exterior), Palazzo Corradini, the Dantesque Zone, the Church of San Francesco, Piazza del Popolo, Palazzina Diedi, the Duomo (exterior), and Via Salara.

What you can expect

A tour of Ravenna Noir is a fascinating journey through time, through the crime stories that have marked the city. Walking through its streets, we will discover the most famous crimes that have marked its history, from the mysteries linked to Stilicho and Odoacer, to the shadows of Sant'Apollinare and the basilica of San Vitale. The intrigues and crimes under the reign of Theoderic, the dark secret of the sect of the knife-wielders, and the violent events of the Da Polenta family, one of the most influential families in the city, will be recounted. Every corner, every monument, hides a disturbing story that has shaped the destiny of Ravenna. This tour will take you to discover the darkest and most fascinating sides of a city that, in addition to its beauty and history, holds centuries-old secrets of crimes and mysteries.

Location

Activity location

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    • Ravenna
    • Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Via di Roma, 53, 48020 Ravenna RA, Italy | Piazzetta di fronte S. Apollinare Nuovo, Via di Roma, 53, 48121 Ravenna RA, Italy
    • Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy