Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Basilica in Italy
The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo is a basilica church in Ravenna, Italy.
It was erected by Ostrogoth King Theodoric the Great as his palace chapel during the first quarter of the 6th century.
This Arian church was dedicated in 504 AD to Christ the Redeemer.
It's known for its captivating mosaics, which are one of the major reasons why tourists visit this place.
It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
Location: Ravenna
Inception: 505
Architectural style: Early Christian architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: ravennamosaici.it/basilica-di-santapollinare-nuovo
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap