Ravenna: Unesco
Places and attractions in the Unesco 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...
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia
5th-century chapel with colorful mosaics Nestled in the heart of Ravenna, Italy, the Mausoleo di Galla Placidia stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry and architectural brilliance. This ancient building, which dates back to around 430 AD, is named after Galla Placidia, the sister of the...
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...
Mausoleum of Theodoric
Circular, 6th-century Gothic tomb The Mausoleum of Theodoric stands as an ancient and enigmatic testament to the architectural prowess of the Ostrogoths in Ravenna, Italy. This UNESCO World Heritage site, dating back to 520 AD, was constructed as the final resting place for Theodoric the Great, the...
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.
Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
6th-century basilica church with mosaics The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo is a basilica church in Ravenna, Italy. It was erected by the Ostrogothic king Theodoric the Great as his palace chapel during the first quarter of the 6th century. This Arian church was originally dedicated in 504 AD to "Christ the Redeemer".
Archbishop's Chapel
The Archbishop's Chapel is a chapel on the first floor of the bishops' palace in Ravenna, Italy, the smallest of the famous mosaic sites of the city. It is a private oratory of Trinitarian bishops dating from the turn of the 6th century. Although commonly attributed to St.
Map
Emilia-Romagna