What You Will Do
Ravenna is known worldwide as the Capital of Mosaics. During this half-day tour you will discover why this medium-sized town has earned its nickname and popularity visiting some of its beautifully-preserved World Heritage sites. You will get a general idea of the most important historical periods that marked the history and architecture of the town, making Ravenna three times capital and, most importantly, you will discover the beauty of the unique mosaics, becoming familiar with the main iconography features of early Christian mosaics.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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1
Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
30 minutes
UNESCO monument, bearing witness to the barbarian domination
2
Basilica di San Francesco
15 minutes
We will have a walk in the so-called Zona Dantesca(Dante's zone), an area dedicated
to the great poet where silence is kept by the citizens of Ravenna to respect his memory. There we will the church of San Francesco where his funeral was held in 1321, discovering its fascinating
crypt.
3
Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte
15 minutes
Ravenna is also the town where the Florentine poet Dante found shelter during his exile and where he wrote the last
part of his Divine Comedy. We will discover why Dante came to Ravenna and how much the poet was loved by its inhabitants.
4
Piazza del Popolo
10 minutes
You will discover hidden traces of the Venetian domination of Ravenna.
5
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia
10 minutes
UNESCO monument, built to house the Roman empress' remains. You will be stunned by the beauty of its mosaic decorations.
6
Basilica of San Vital
30 minutes
UNESCO monument, the most relevant Byzantine church of the West.
7
Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)
10 minutes
UNESCO monument, probably the most ancient
monument in town, dating back to the late IV / early V century. You will discover beautiful ancient Christian symbols.
8
Archiepiscopal Museum
15 minutes
We will visit the Chapel of Saint Andrew, UNESCO monument, showing beautiful mosaics dating back to the late V century.
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