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International heritage Churches Review

8 monuments built over a period of 1500 years have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. They are:
The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
The Cathedral Baptistry
Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
Arian Baptistry
The Archiepiscopal Chapel
Theodoric's Mausoleum
The Basilica of San Vitale
Sant'Apollinare in Classe

Basilica of the Holy Spirit Churches Review

It was the church of the Arian bishops, later dedicated to the Catholic cult by Archbishop Agnello (556-559). The appearance of the church today is not very different from the original.

Open : 12.00 - 16.30
Holidays : 12.00 - 16.30

Address: Piazzetta degli Ariani - 48100 Ravenna

Phone: 0544-219938

Arian Baptistery Churches Review

In the small square of the church of the Holy Spirit, the former Arian cathedral, is the baptistery which was built about the end of the 5th century when Theodoric had consolidated his rule and the Arian cult was the official religion of the Court. The Arian religion was a heresy which got its name from its proponent, Arius. Nothing remains of the various decorations which certainly covered the walls. On the dome there is a beautiful mosaic depicting the baptism of Christ and the Twelve Apostles. The building, which has subsided about 2.25 metres into the ground, has an octagonal plan with four small external apses.

Open : 8.30-19.30
Holidays : 8.30-19.30

Address: Piazzetta degli Ariani - 48100 Ravenna

Phone: +39 0544 35404

Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe Churches Review

It was built by Giuliano Argentario on behalf of Archbishop Ursicinus during the first half of 6th century. It is one of the most perfect Basilicas in Ravenna. Besides its architectonic structure, it is well-known for its mosaics and marble sarcophagi of former archbishops along the side naves.
When the basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe was built 1500 years ago it was on the seashore. The imposing architecture of the basilica ground plan, which stands today in the country just outside Ravenna, was originally intended to stand on the Adriatic coast where it was built but which is now a few kilometres away. In fact it is right next to the Basilica that we find the extensive archaeological area of the ancient city of Classe, home of the Roman fleet.

Open hours: 8.30 - 19.30
Sundays : 13.00 - 19.00

Address: Via Romea Sud, 216 - 48100 Ravenna

Phone: +39 0544 473661

The mosaics in Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Mosaics Review

Duomo (Basilica Ursiana) Churches Review

Built by bishop Orso in the 5th century with nave and double aisles. It was demolished in 1733 and rebuilt by the architect Giovanni Francesco Buonamici. The cylindrical 10th century bell-tower is completely different from the facade in baroque style. Some fragments from the original basilica can be seen today in the Archiepiscopal Museum. Inside the church there are very interesting early Christian works such as the marble ambo of the period of bishop Agnello (557-570).

Open : 7.30-12.00 14.30-17.00
Holidays : 7.30-12.00 15.30-19.15
Free entrance

Address: Piazza del Duomo 48100 Ravenna

Phone: 0039 0544 30328

The mosaics in Basilica of San Vitale Mosaics Review

Basilica San Vitale Churches Review

One of the marvels of Western Byzantium. Marbles, capitals and mosaics including depictions of Justinian and Theodora.
The church was founded by Giulianus Argentarius, commissioned by Bishop Ecclesius and consecrated by the Archbishop Maximian in 548. The Basilica of San Vitale is among the most important monuments of early Christian art in Italy, above all for the splendour of its mosaics.
The ceiling and the niches were decorated by frescoes painted in 1780 by Caféozzi and Gandolfi of Bologna and Guarana of the Veneto.

The floor is kept dry by pumps since it is below the level of the water table.

Open : 9 a.m - 4.30 p.m
Holidays : 9 a.m - 4.30 p.m

Address: Via Fiandrini - 48100 Ravenna

Phone: +390544215193