Ravenna: Sacred and Religious Sites
Places and attractions in the Sacred and religious sites category
Basilica di San Vitale
Colorful mosaics in a 6th-century church The Basilica di San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy, is a masterpiece of early Christian Byzantine art and architecture that continues to captivate visitors from around the world. Nestled in the heart of Ravenna, this 6th-century church is renowned for its stunning mosaics...
Basilica di Sant'Apollinare in Classe
Colorful mosaics in a 6th-century church The Basilica di Sant'Apollinare in Classe is an exquisite example of early Christian Byzantine art and architecture, located just a short distance from the center of Ravenna, Italy. This ancient church, consecrated in 549 AD, stands as a testament to the rich religious...
Baptistery of Neon
Baptistery with Byzantine mosaics The Baptistery of Neon is one of the most remarkable religious buildings in Ravenna, Italy, and a site of immense historical and artistic significance. Dating back to the early 5th century, it is named after Bishop Neon who oversaw its completion and is renowned for...
Arian Baptistery
5th-century UNESCO-listed baptistery The Arian Baptistry in Ravenna, Italy is a Christian baptismal building that was erected by the Ostrogothic King Theodoric the Great between the end of the 5th century and the beginning of the 6th century A.D. at the same time as the Basilica of Sant' Apollinare Nuovo.
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