As part of the celebrations for the 700th anniversary of the death of Italy's greatest poet, Dante Alighiere, Ferrovie dello Stato (State Railways) is launching a series of vintage steam train trips through the Apennines along the historic Faetina line between Florence and Ravenna, where Dante has his tomb.
The trains run every weekend from July 3rd- October 10th 2021(except the 7-8 August when the line will be closed for maintenance), leaving from Santa Maria Novella station in Florence at 9 am and arriving at Ravenna late morning. There will be four stops on route at the small country stations of Borgo San Lorenzo, Marradi, Brisighella and Faenza, to allow passengers who wish to get off and explore. The return journey from Ravenna to Florence is programmed for late afternoon.
Passenger numbers will be restricted to half capacity due to COVID restrictions.
Info: www.ferrovie.info
