In the V-VI century. d. c, capital of the Western Roman Empire, famous for its mosaics.
Things to see: Basilica of San Vitale, the mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Church of Sant’apollinare Nuovo, Battistero Neoniano, Dante’s Tomb, Basilica di Sant’Apollinare in Classe, mausoleum of Theodoric (Byzantine era).ADRIATIC COAST – from 42 to 60 km from Faenza
Marina di Ravenna, Cervia, Milano Marittima, Cesenatico
RIMINI – 70 km from Faenza
Major seaside resort of Europe.
Sights: remarkable monuments of the Roman period, as the bridge of Tiberius (14-21 a.d.) and the Arch of Augustus, and the Renaissance, as the Tempio Malatestiano.The REPUBLIC of SAN MARINO – 90 km from Faenza
The smallest independent State in the world, established in sec. IV.
Things to see: Palazzo del Governo in Piazza della Liberta ‘, Church of San Francesco, the Rocche. FLORENCE – 100 km from Faenza Art city known throughout the world. THE START OF THE 100 KM DEL PASSATORE FROM VIA CALZAIUOLI NEAR SQUARE PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIAFERRARA – 100 km from Faenza
Art cities of Italy among the major with sumptuous buildings and remarkable Museums. Sights: Castello Estense (1385), Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral, Palazzo dei Diamanti.VENICE – 140 km from Faenza
Unique city in the world, one of the most celebrated destination of international tourism. Sights: square and St. Mark’s Basilica, bridge of Sighs, Rialto Bridge, Ca ‘ d’Oro …BOLOGNA – 52 km from Faenza
One of the most monumental cities and picturesque dellìEmilia-Romagna, characterized by long porticoed streets. Sights: Cathedral of San Petronio, the sanctuary of San Luca, Torri degli Asinelli and Garisenda.FIESOLE – 92 km from Faenza
On the course of 100 km del Passatore in the hills above Florence. Sights: Etruscan-Roman archaeological site. BORGO SAN LORENZO – 68 km from Faenza The path of 100 Km at the foot of the Appennino Tosco-Romagnolo. Things to see: Palazzo del Podestà, Pieve di San Lorenzo (sec. XII), Church of St. George.MARRADI – 35 km from Faenza
On the course of 100km del Passatore, a charming tourist resort in the heart of Romagna Apennines. Things to see: Church of San Lorenzo (16th c.), Badia del Borgo (Roman).BRISIGHELLA – 10 km from Faenza
The path of 100 Km, spa resort on the outskirts of Faenza. Sights: Pieve di tho’ (11th century), Sanctuary of Monticino, Museum of Peasant Work.