Church of the Holy Cross, Ravenna

Name: Church of the Holy Cross
Address: Via Galla Placidia, Ravenna, 48121, Italy

#37 among attractions in Ravenna

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The church of Santa Croce is a church built in Ravenna by the Roman empress Galla Placidia; between the late 14th century and the early 17th century the imposing church was mutilated of some of its parts. The so-called mausoleum of Galla Placidia was originally a chapel accessible from the narthex of this church, but later demolitions made it an independent building.

Local name: Chiesa di Santa CroceArchitectural style: Paleochristian architectureCoordinates: 44°25'16"N, 12°11'50"E

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Via Galla PlacidiaRavenna 48121 Italy

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Church of the Holy Cross – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basilica di San Vitale, Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, Baptistery of Neon, Arian Baptistery.

~360 ftSW
Colorful mosaics in a 6th-century church
Basilica di San Vitale, Ravenna
2 min walk • 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...
~90 ftSW
5th-century chapel with colorful mosaics
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, Ravenna
1 min walk • 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...
0.4 miS
Baptistery with Byzantine mosaics
Baptistery of Neon, Ravenna
10 min walk • 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...
~1610 ftSE
5th-century UNESCO-listed baptistery
Arian Baptistery, Ravenna
8 min walk • 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.
~1400 ftSE
Church
Santa Maria del Suffragio, Ravenna
7 min walk • Santa Maria del Suffragio is a Late-Baroque-style, Roman Catholic church located on Via Serafino Ferruzzi in Ravenna, region of Emilia Romagna, Italy.
0.4 miS
Church
Ravenna Cathedral, Ravenna
11 min walk • Ravenna Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ in the city of Ravenna, Italy. Formerly the archiepiscopal seat of the Archdiocese of Ravenna, it is now the seat of the archbishops of Ravenna-Cervia. It was granted the status of a minor basilica by Pope John XXIII on 7 October 1960.
0.4 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Archiepiscopal Museum, Ravenna
11 min walk • The Archiepiscopal Museum is located in Ravenna, Italy, next to the Baptistry of Neon and behind the Duomo of Ravenna. In the museum relics of early Christian Ravenna are preserved, including fragments of mosaic from the first cathedral church, and the chapel of Sant'Andrea, dating from the Gothic kingdom.
~1060 ftE
Church
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, Ravenna
6 min walk • San Giovanni Battista is a baroque church in the historic center of Ravenna, Italy, built in 1689 by Pietro Grossi. The church here, a three-nave basilica, was built in the 6th century. In 1688, it was strongly damaged by an earthquake, demolished, and a new building was constructed in the same place.
~1760 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Teatro Comunale Alighieri, Ravenna
9 min walk • The Teatro Comunale Alighieri is an opera house located at 2 Via Mariani in Ravenna, Italy and designed by the Venetian architects, Tommaso Meduna and his brother, Giambattista who had designed the second La Fenice theatre after the fire of 1836.
~1140 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Domus dei Tappeti di Pietra, Ravenna
6 min walk • The Domus of the Stone Carpets is an archaeological site in the city of Ravenna located in an underground environment about three meters below the Church of St. Euphemia.
0.4 miSE
Church
Basilica di San Francesco, Ravenna
11 min walk • The Basilica of San Francesco is a major church in Ravenna. It was first built in 450 by Neo, bishop of Ravenna, and dedicated to saint Peter and Saint Paul. It was later also known as the Church of the Apostles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Holy Cross?

Nearby attractions include Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, Ravenna (1 min walk), Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, Ravenna (2 min walk), Basilica di San Vitale, Ravenna (2 min walk), Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, Ravenna (6 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Holy Cross by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Holy Cross:

Train

Ravenna (14 min walk)

Bus

Piazzale Aldo Moro (17 min walk)
Ravenna - Mausoleo di Teodorico • Lines: 333 (18 min walk)