cathedral
Basilica of San Vitale
A 6th-century church in Ravenna housing some of the most famous and best-preserved Byzantine mosaics in the Western world.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Mesola
Emilia-Romagna, Italy · Europe
About Mesola
Mesola sits on the route: 10 minutes from Bosco Mesola, 55km from Basilica of San Vitale.
Mesola is in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, with about 1,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Bosco Mesola, about 5 km away.
Mesola (Ferrarese: La Mèsula) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ferrara in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of Bologna and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) east of Ferrara. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,331 and an area of 84.2 square kilometresRead more
(32.5 mi2).
Mesola borders the following municipalities: Ariano nel Polesine, Berra, Codigoro, Goro.
One of the landmarks in the town is the Castle of Mesola, built between 1578 and 1583, mainly used as a hunting lodge by the Este dynasty. It now houses the civic library and the Museum of the Wood and Deer of Mesola.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Mesola?
Within an hour or so of Mesola: Basilica of San Vitale (55 km), Ravenna Mosaics (56 km), Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) (58 km), St. Mark's Basilica (58 km).
Are there any good drives near Mesola?
The nearest famous roads are Strada del Prosecco (Conegliano–Valdobbiadene), Passo della Futa and San Boldo Pass.
Where is Mesola?
Mesola is in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, about 5 km from Bosco Mesola.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,248
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Emilia-Romagna
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 44.9183, 12.2312
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Mesola
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Ravenna Mosaics
Eight UNESCO-listed buildings in Ravenna containing the finest collection of early Christian Byzantine mosaics in the Western world.
56 km · about 65 min drive
museum
Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale)
A masterpiece of Gothic architecture that served as the seat of Venetian power, with opulent chambers and the Bridge of Sighs.
58 km · about 65 min drive
cathedral
St. Mark's Basilica
Venice's opulent Byzantine cathedral adorned with golden mosaics, standing at the eastern end of the iconic Piazza San Marco.
58 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Piazza San Marco
Venice's principal public square surrounded by the grand basilica, Doge's Palace, and the soaring Campanile bell tower.
58 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Rialto Bridge
The oldest and most famous of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, built in 1591.
58 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Grand Canal
Venice's main waterway, a 3.8-kilometer serpentine channel lined with over 170 palazzos forming an open-air museum of architecture.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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