Italy’s Forgotten Capital? RAVENNA: 1,500-Year-Old Wonders! | Hidden Europe #5

Italy’s Forgotten Capital? Ravenna, 1,500-Year-Old Wonders!
📍 Why does no one visit Ravenna, Italy?
Despite being the former capital of one of history’s greatest empires and boasting 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites, this stunning Italian city remains overlooked. In this episode of Hidden Europe, I’ll uncover Ravenna’s breathtaking mosaics, forgotten history, and even its best beaches!

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⏳ Chapters (Click to Skip!):
00:00 - Why is Ravenna forgotten?
00:41 - Piazza del Popolo’s lost Venetian lion
01:42 - Basilica of San Vitale - The world’s most stunning mosaics!
04:10 - Mausoleum of Galla Placidia - The kidnapped Roman princess
05:15 - Ravenna Beaches - The city’s hidden seaside escape
06:03 - Neonian Baptistery - Ancient Christianity in Ravenna
07:02 - Arian Baptistery - A forgotten religious divide
07:51 - Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo - Hidden mosaics & empires
09:29 - Ravenna Food: Piadina (A Roman-era street food!)
10:01 - Ravenna Food: Cappelletti - Italy’s ‘little hat’ pasta
10:34 - Ravenna Food: Passatelli - The most unique Italian soup?
11:09 - Dante’s Tomb - Why Florence tried to steal his bones
12:08 - Flooded Crypt of San Francesco - A hidden mosaic beneath water
13:37 - House of Stone Carpets - An underground Byzantine marvel
14:25 - The Forgotten Citadel – Ravenna’s last fortress
15:04 - Is Ravenna Italy’s Best-Kept Secret? (Final Thoughts!)

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