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
Basilica of San Vitale
19 m
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
94 m
Baptistry of Neon
531 m
Arian Baptistry
529 m
Piazza del Popolo
370 m
Domus dei Tappeti di Pietra
225 m
Church of Saint-Croce
113 m
Teatro Comunale Dante Alighieri
415 m
National Museum of Ravenna
26 m
Spirito Santo
544 m
Santa Maria Maggiore
60 m
San Michele in Africisco (Ravenna)
262 m
Porta Adriana
184 m
Santi Giovanni e Paolo (Ravenna)
316 m
Sant'Eufemia
207 m
San Giovanni Battista, Ravenna
379 m
San Biagio (Ravenna)
290 m
Palazzo Rasponi dalle Teste
381 m
Porta Serrata
492 m
Santa Maria degli Angeli
484 m
Casa del Mutilato
369 m
Santa Maria Maddalena
523 m
Santa Maria del Suffragio
414 m
Casa Maioli
419 m
Monument to Pier Paolo D'Attorre
178 m
Palazzo Comunale
380 m
Dante Alighieri
235 m
Torre Civica
331 mReviews
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