Guided Tour of Mosaic Tiles in Ravenna
The eternal beauty of the mosaics of some of the most famous Unesco monuments of Ravenna, in a tour that starting from Piazza San Francesco, will wind along the streets of the historic center.
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What's included in Guided Tour of Mosaic Tiles in Ravenna
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
originally used as a Palatine Church of Arian cult, today it allows us to reconstruct the evolution of the Byzantine wall mosaic from the Theodoric to the Justinian age. Inside, the 26 Christological scenes make up the largest monumental cycle of the New Testament.
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia
it was built around the middle of the 5th century, at the behest of Galla Placidia, who ruled the Western Roman Empire. This small Latin cross mausoleum, externally is very simple, while inside it has a rich mosaic decoration. The countless stars of the dome have struck the imagination and sensitivity of visitors over the centuries, as well as outstanding personalities such as the great poet Dante Alighieri, who drew inspiration from them for the drafting of some verses of the Divine Comedy.
Basilica di San Vitale
It is one of the most important monuments of early Christian art in Italy. The monument is of the sixth century, of clear eastern influence, it has an octagonal plan, surmounted by a large frescoed dome. When one enters the basilica, the gaze is captured by the high spaces, the stupendous mosaic decorations of the apse, and the extraordinary representation of the imperial couple from Byzantium, Giustiniano and Teodora, with their parades.
Inclusions
- Radio guide (if the group is large)
- Certified expert guide
- Single ticket for the entrance to the monuments
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- At the Tourist Information Office
End Points
- The guide will accompany the participants to the entrance, to allow those who wish to access and finish the visit to the last monument on their own
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
We recommend that you arrive at the Tourist Information Office 10 minutes early to be able to check-in at the counter and collect the whisper radio guides
