What You Will Do
*Discover beauty and wonders of the UNESCO monuments*
In this tour we are going to visit 5 stunnig UNESCO monuments of Ravenna, which feature sparkling and precious mosaics from the early Christianity.
I will lead you through the wonder of the precious mosaics of Ravenna, telling you about the characters depicted, the symbols, and the religious politics behind them.
I'll let you discover and delve into the unexpected atmosphere. The radiance and colours of the ancient mosaics will allow you to feel how worshippers felt centuries ago.
Statement of Outstanding Universal Value by UNESCO:
"The early Christian religious monuments in Ravenna are of outstanding significance by virtue of the supreme artistry of the mosaic art that they contain, and also because of the crucial evidence that they provide of artistic and religious relationships and contacts at an important period of European cultural history".
*Monuments admission fees are NOT included.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
In front of the Basilica of S. Apollinare Nuovo
1
Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
30 minutes
the basilica (a UNESCO site) boasts one of the most famous both Early and Late Christian mosaic cycles in the world
2
Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte
45 minutes
A walk in the city center and stop at the tomb of Dante Alighieri, the great poet, best known for the monumental epic poem the Divine Comedy.
3
Archiepiscopal Museum
20 minutes
Built at the beginning of the 5th century by Archbishop Peter II, as a private oratory for the Catholic bishops. It's a UNESCO site.
4
Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)
10 minutes
Its inner decorations are so astounding that even Carl Gustav Jung, one of the fathers of Psychoanalysis, was struck by their magic, so much so that he described his visit as a wonderful "hallucination".
5
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia
15 minutes
as soon as you enter the building, you're amazed by its mosaic decorations, enhanced by the golden light that pours through the tiny alabaster windows. A UNESCO site.
6
Basilica di San Vitale
30 minutes
A UNESCO monument which stands out for the magnificence of its architecture and decorations.
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