Join me on an unforgettable journey through Ravenna, where I’ll guide you to 5 stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites, each adorned with dazzling mosaics dating back to the dawn of Christianity. Step into the heart of Ravenna’s Christian and Byzantine heritage, brought to life through expert storytelling by a local specialist.
Once the capital of the Western Roman Empire, Ravenna played a pivotal role in Late Antique Europe and is home to some of the most extraordinary art and architecture of the period.
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*Please note: Monuments admission fees are NOT included.
The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo is a 6th-century church renowned for its exceptional early Christian mosaics. Built by Theodoric the Great, it features stunning depictions of biblical scenes and saints, blending Roman and Byzantine art styles. The basilica is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Tomb of Dante is the final resting place of the illustrious poet Dante Alighieri, author of The Divine Comedy. Exiled from his native Florence, Dante died in Ravenna in 1321. The tomb is a small neoclassical structure designed by architect Camillo Morigia in 1780.
The Archiepiscopal Chapel, also known as the Chapel of St. Andrew, is an early 6th-century oratory built for the city's Orthodox bishops. It is renowned for its exquisite mosaics that blend classical and Byzantine styles. Notably, the chapel features depictions of Christ as a warrior, reflecting early Christian iconography. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You will make your own way to the meeting points