Place to visit
Archbishop's Chapel, Italy: what it is and when to go
Archbishop's Chapel is a minor basilica (Cappella Arcivescovile) in Italy (Ravenna). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 40. It has articles in 19 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Minor basilica · History, Temples
- Local name
- Cappella Arcivescovile
- Where
- Italy
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- BLQ Bologna, 73 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- 44.41509, 12.19744
What it is and where
Archbishop's Chapel is a minor basilica (Cappella Arcivescovile) in Italy (Ravenna). It has articles in 19 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Ravenna, where this site lists 38 more places to see, 1.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 44.41509, 12.19744; the nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ, Bologna), 73 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the History and Temples places in Italy. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Archbishop's Chapel is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:01
- FebPossible10:13
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:15
- MayBest time14:36
- JunBest time15:20
- JulPossible15:02
- AugPossible13:51
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:21
- DecPossible8:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 40. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
| Temples | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Archbishop's Chapel has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Italy
To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Italy checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Archiepiscopal Museum, RavennaMuseum in Ravenna, Italy26 m
- Ravenna CathedralChurch building in Ravenna, Italy44 m
- Baptistery of NeonBaptistery in Ravenna, Italy56 m
- Biblioteca ClassensePublic library in Italy193 m
- Arian BaptisteryChurch564 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: History
- Vatican City: Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy
- Venice: capital city of Veneto, Italy
- Florence: Italian city and commune, located in Tuscany
- Naples: capital city of Campania, Italy
- Colosseum: ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy
- St. Peter's Basilica: church in Vatican City
Every Italy place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Archbishop's Chapel?
It is a minor basilica (Cappella Arcivescovile in the local language) in Italy. It has articles in 19 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Archbishop's Chapel?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 40.
How do you get to Archbishop's Chapel?
The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), 73 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Archiepiscopal Museum, Ravenna, Ravenna Cathedral, Baptistery of Neon. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
- Ravenna38 places to see in and around Ravenna, Italy: Basilica of San Vitale, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo. Best time: March to June and Sept
- History3168 places for history in Italy, from Vatican City to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to June and September to October. Each with its own season by altitud
- ItalyBefore travelling to Italy: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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