The two-millennial history of Russi, a town in the province of Ravenna, is found in the archaeological area on which stands an important Roman Villa and also in the wonderful historic center, where traces of the ancient castle, from the Middle Ages are visible.

Near the Lamone River embankment stands another authentic attraction, the seventeenth-century Palazzo di San Giacomo or Palazzo dei Rasponi, which preserves to its interior beautiful frescoes with mythological and allegorical theme.

Inside the archaeological complex of the Roman Villa you can visit the Antiquarium and the Pinacoteca, preserved inside the ancient castle, and a extraordinary private collection of bells.

The city also attracts many tourists for the special events that take place during the year, in particular the 'Fîra d'i sett dulür' ; (Fair of Seven Sorrows), the oldest festival in the province of Ravenna. The festival dates back to the 17th century and celebrated Our Lady of Seven Sorrows. During the event there are numerous musical and gastronomic events that attract tourists from everywhere, who come here to taste cappelletti seasoned with meat sauce, beautiful and cot, a kind of cotechino or pork sausage served on slices of fragrant bread.

One of the attractions of this festival are the fantastic storytellers that come every year from every region of Italy to animate the party.

The annual exhibition of the “Unseen Books” is also a real attraction: during the exhibition a prize is awarded to the works better.

The Folklore Festival also attracts numerous visitors every year: the event, which has been held since 1988, brings folklore groups from different folklore groups to the common parts of the world.