Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna

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Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna, Religious monuments in Ravenna, Italy

The collection includes the Basilica of San Vitale, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Baptistery of Neon, Church of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, and Arian Baptistery in Ravenna.

The monuments date from the 5th and 6th centuries when Ravenna served as the capital of both the Western Roman Empire and Byzantine Italy.

The structures display intricate mosaics depicting biblical scenes, saints, and imperial figures, combining Roman and Byzantine architectural elements throughout their designs.

A combined entry ticket provides access to all monuments, with guided tours available in multiple languages and informative panels at each location.

The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia contains a celestial dome decorated with 800 stars arranged in concentric circles against a deep blue mosaic background.

Location: Ravenna

Architectural style: Early Christian architecture

GPS coordinates: 44.42042,12.19625

Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:35

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