Archiepiscopal Museum, Ravenna

Name: Archiepiscopal Museum
Address: Piazza Arcivescovado, 1, Ravenna, 48121, Italy
Telephone: +39 0544 541688

#10 among attractions in Ravenna

Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Local name: Museo arcivescovile di Ravenna Coordinates: 44°24'54"N, 12°11'52"E

Address

Piazza Arcivescovado, 1Ravenna 48121 Italy

Contact

+39 0544 541688

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

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Colorful mosaics in a 6th-century church
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5th-century chapel with colorful mosaics
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Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, Ravenna
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6th-century basilica church with mosaics
Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna
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Basilica di San Francesco, Ravenna
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Archiepiscopal Museum open?

Archiepiscopal Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Archiepiscopal Museum?

Nearby attractions include Archbishop's Chapel, Ravenna (1 min walk), Baptistery of Neon, Ravenna (2 min walk), Ravenna Cathedral, Ravenna (2 min walk), Santa Giustina, Ravenna (3 min walk).

How to get to Archiepiscopal Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Archiepiscopal Museum:

Train

Ravenna (15 min walk)

Bus

Piazzale Aldo Moro (16 min walk)
Ravenna Itis • Lines: 333 (16 min walk)