Modern and comfortable, Youth Hostel "Dante", named after the most important
poet in the history of Italian literature (who was also buried here), is an
ideal base for the exploration of Ravenna
and its surroundings. Ravenna's churches are known the world over for their
unique adornment in mosaics --a fascinating art form whose history and beauty
have a home in this city.
This intricate, ancient craft is evidence of Ravenna's position as "The Door
to the Ancient Far East": a crossroads of cultures, civilizations and history.