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Ravenna · Emilia-Romagna
Things to see in Cervia
In Cervia the atlas lists 13 historic places: 5 museums, 3 historic villas and palaces, 2 archaeological sites, 1 lighthouse, 1 fortress or tower and 1 historic theatre.
Of these, 1 list opening hours.
Don’t miss: Torre di San Michele (17th century), tower in Cervia, Italy.
By date of construction, the most common period is the Early modern period (60% of dated places) and the Modern era (40% of dated places).
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The town
Cervia is a resort town in Emilia-Romagna, on Italy's east coast. It is a city by summer and a town by winter, due to numerous tourists arriving in the busy summer.
Originally called Ficocle, it was probably of Greek origin and was located midway from current Cervia and Ravenna. It is known that this originary settlement was destroyed in 709 by patrician Theodore for its alliance with Ravenna against the loyal Byzantines.
Later the centre was rebuilt in a more secure position, in the Salina. This medieval city grew until it was provided with three fortified entrances, a Palaces of Priors, seven churches and a castle (Rocca) which, according to the legend, was built by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa.
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13 places
Museums 5
Villas and palaces 3
Lighthouses 1
Fortresses and towers 1
Historic theatres 1
Getting there
By plane: The only airport in Cervia is a military airport on its outskirts. However, Cervia can easily be reached by the Rimini International Airport in Rimini and the Forli Airport in Forli. Both cities are about an hour away from Cervia.
By train: Cervia-Milano Marittima train station. There is a train line that runs up and down the Adriatic coast, reaching from Ravenna in the north, passing through Cervia and Rimini, and ending with Ancona in the Marche region.
By car: The A14, a six-lane motorway known as the autostrada del mare runs away to the north. The SS 72 heads inland towards San Marino. The SS16 heads in from the North and Ravenna.
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What to see, according to Wikivoyage
Cattedrale Santa Maria Assunta. Commonly called the Duomo, was finished in 1702 and is a great example of 1700s architecture. There is a small park next to it with a cafe. Museum of Salt. A building on the banks of a canal that documents Cervia's history as an important salt-producing city. St. Michael Tower, Via Arnaldo Evangelisti 4. An old tower just on the banks of the canal, next to a long road lined with shops selling fish. Piazza Garibaldi. The main square of Cervia. People meet here, and it houses both the cathedral and the town hall. It is lined with cafes. Palazzo Comunale. It is the town hall of Cervia.
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