Santa Maria Maggiore, Early Christian church in Ravenna, Italy
Santa Maria Maggiore features a cylindrical bell tower from the 9th century and contains sixteen marble columns supporting three naves in its basilica layout.
The original structure, commissioned by Bishop Ecclesius between 522 and 533, underwent complete reconstruction by architect Pietro Grossi in 1671, maintaining its early Christian foundations.
The church interior displays late Renaissance paintings, including works by Luca Longhi and Giovanni Battista Barbiani, along with Greek marble altars and historical sarcophagi.
The church maintains regular visiting hours and stands near other significant religious buildings in Ravenna, including the Basilica of San Vitale and the National Museum.
The right nave contains the XV-XVI century fresco of the Madonna of the tumors and houses the tomb of Ravennate architect Camillo Morigia from 1743-1795.
Location: Ravenna
Inception: 1671
Architectural style: Early Christian architecture
Address: via Galla Placidia ‒ Ravenna (RA)
GPS coordinates: 44.42053,12.19699
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:27
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