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The perfect weekend in Ravenna, Italy

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Ravenna remains one of Italy’s most quietly kept secrets, having never quite made it to the standard tourist trail. Narrow cobbled streets are lined with cafes, restaurants, boutique fashion shops and delicatessens. Here's how to spend three perfect days.

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