Ravenna, Italy: If you go

May 17, 2013 at 2:42PM
Fragrant wisteria adorn a wall near the mosaic-filled Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna, Italy in April, 2012.
Fragrant wisteria adorn a wall near the mosaic-filled Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna, Italy. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Mosaic Art School: Two or three 5-day classes per month, 660 euros per week (about $870). More info at 1-877-766-7242 (toll-free U.S.) or www.sira.it/ mosaic/studio.htm.

Bed & Breakfast Al Teatro: Airy, elegant bargain. Large breakfast buffet. 10 percent discount for Mosaic students (www.bbalteatro ravenna.com).

Bed & Breakfast Guidarello: Recommended by the Mosaic Arts School as simple, but comfortable. The owner also teaches cooking classes (www.bandbguidarello.com).

Jane Friedmann

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