Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna

Name: Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
Address: Ravenna, Italy
Telephone: +39 544 541 688

#14 among attractions in Ravenna

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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". ()

Local name: Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo Established: VI centuryUnesco: from 1996Architectural style: Byzantine architecture, Paleochristian architectureCoordinates: 44°24'51"N, 12°12'21"E

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Ravenna Italy

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+39 544 541 688

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Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Baptistery of Neon, Arian Baptistery, Santa Maria del Suffragio, Ravenna Cathedral.

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Baptistery with Byzantine mosaics
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5th-century UNESCO-listed baptistery
Arian Baptistery, Ravenna
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~1980 ftNW
Church
Santa Maria del Suffragio, Ravenna
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Ravenna Cathedral, Ravenna
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Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
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Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, Ravenna
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~1640 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Teatro Comunale Alighieri, Ravenna
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~1350 ftNW
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Basilica di San Francesco, Ravenna
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~1790 ftN
Church, Gothic architecture
St. John the Evangelist Church, Ravenna
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~280 ftSE
44°24'50"N • 12°12'24"E
MAR Museo d'Arte della città di Ravenna, Ravenna
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, Church
Archbishop's Chapel, Ravenna
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo?

Nearby attractions include Basilika Santa Maria in Porto, Ravenna (1 min walk), MAR Museo d'Arte della città di Ravenna, Ravenna (2 min walk), Teatro Rasi, Ravenna (3 min walk), Planetario, Ravenna (4 min walk).

How to get to Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo:

Bus

Piazzale Aldo Moro (8 min walk)
Ravenna - Mausoleo di Teodorico • Lines: 333 (19 min walk)

Train

Ravenna (9 min walk)