Welcome to the twinning association site of the City of Chichester in West Sussex and the City of Ravenna, in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
*** Note to all members that the latest edition of the association’s newsletter ‘Gemelli’ is now available to read and download here ***
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Our Next Event will Be:
Notes from a Sculptor’s studio
Thursday, 16 October 2025
An illustrated talk by Philip Jackson
Philip Jackson is an award winning sculptor who has created some of our most well-known and well-loved public sculptures. The talk will explore the Italian influence in his works.
Click here to see full details and how to attend …
Friends of Ravenna activities and benefits of membership :
- Monthly meetings, with an Italian theme, on either cultural, historical, musical or lifestyle topics
- Biennial visits between the members of the Chichester and Ravenna twinning associations
- Projects between our cities with clubs, local societies and educational organisations
- Italian conversation groups
- Circulation of a quarterly newsletter
- We meet in the Assembly Room of the Council House in North Street in Chichester PO19 1LQ. The meetings regularly start at 7.30 p.m.
Click To See Our New Programme of Events for 2025/26
Please see the map below showing the exact location of the meetings venue:
The Council House, North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LQ
If you require further information, or are thinking of joining us, please CONTACT our Membership Secretary.
About Ravenna & The ‘Amici Di Chichester’
Find out more about Chichester’s enduring friendship with the city of Ravenna.
Visit the Website of our counterparts in Ravenna – The Amici di Chichester
Visit the ‘Amici’ Facebook Page here:
Mosaic decoration of the cruciform oratory of imperial princess Galla Placidia. Photograph by Steph Janes