Ravenna

American

[ruh-ven-uh, rah-ven-nah] / rəˈvɛn ə, rɑˈvɛn nɑ /

noun

a city in NE Italy: the capital of Italy in the period of the Byzantine Empire; tomb of Dante.
a city in NE Ohio.

Ravenna British

/ rəˈvɛnə, raˈvenna /

noun

a city and port in NE Italy, in Emilia-Romagna: capital of the Western Roman Empire from 402 to 476, of the Ostrogoths from 493 to 526, and of the Byzantine exarchate from 584 to 751; famous for its ancient mosaics. Pop: 134 631 (2001)

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She also announced that the next-generation Florence CPUs are expected to launch in 2028, followed by the eighth-generation Ravenna in 2030.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

One of the personal highlights for the King was seeing the stunning Byzantine mosaics in the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, a church dating to the 6th Century.

From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2025

There were enthusiastic crowds in Ravenna to see the royal couple on the final engagement of the trip, where they attended a festival celebrating local food.

From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2025

The King has spoken of his love for Italian culture and the trip to Ravenna allowed him to see the tomb of the writer Dante Alighieri.

From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2025

After his auxiliaries were routed at Ravenna, the Swiss rose up and chased out the victors, to the surprise of Pope Julius as well as everyone else.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

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