Ravenna Cathedral, Baroque cathedral in Ravenna, Italy
The metropolitan cathedral exhibits a prominent baroque facade facing Piazza Duomo, with a cylindrical bell tower from the 10th century.
The original structure, known as Basilica Ursiana, was built in 402 when Ravenna served as the capital of the Western Roman Empire.
The cathedral houses valuable artifacts including a paleochristian pulpit crafted in Constantinople and ordered by Bishop Agnellus.
Visitors can access the cathedral interior to examine architectural elements from different periods and preserved religious artifacts.
The marble sarcophagus of San Barbaciano from the 5th century displays biblical figures and Christian symbols carved in Greek marble.
Location: Ravenna
Inception: July 30, 1734
Founders: Ursus of Ravenna
Architects: Giovanni Francesco Buonamici
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Height: 35.17 m
Address: piazza del Duomo ‒ Ravenna (RA)
Website: http://duomoravenna.it
GPS coordinates: 44.41546,12.19687
Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:48
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