
Monuments in Ravenna: the full list

Basilica di San VitaleIt is considered one of the most important early Christian monuments in Italy, both for its history and for the beauty of its mosaics, especially in the dome.Read more

Basilica Sant’Apollinare NuovoThe Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna began as a palatine church, later converted to Orthodox worship. Its dedication to Sant'Apollinare dates from...Read more

Battistero degli ArianiThe Battistero degli Ariani was built in Ravenna in the 5th century, at the height of the Arian faith's adherence and of Theodoric's rule.Read more

Battistero NeonianoOctagonal in shape, the Battistero Neoniano has an interior arranged in two overlapping tiers of arches. Its decoration is sumptuous and elaborate, set out...Read more

Domus dei tappeti di pietraAn archaeological site that extends underground to a depth of 3 metres, the Domus dei Tappeti di Pietra in Ravenna lies within the Chiesa di Sant'Eufemia and...Read more

Mausoleo di Galla PlacidiaA dome of the starry sky, with ceilings, walls, arches and lunettes entirely decorated with mosaics devoted to the theme of the victory of life over death.Read more

Mausoleo di TeodoricoThe Mausoleo di Teodorico in Ravenna was commissioned by Theodoric and built from 520 AD to serve as his burial place.Read more