Ravenna walking tour: stunning byzantine mosaics (Unesco)
Overview
The guided tour of Ravenna will start from the church of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo of the VI century realized by the Theodoric King of Arian religion. The second stage will be the Dante area also called the "zone of silence" dedicated to the cult and memory of Dante Alighieri. The tour continues towards the Neonian Baptistery. After the baptistery it will be the turn of Palazzo Rasponi from the heads of the Ravenna family of "Rasponi".
The tour concludes with the wonderful Basilica of San Vitale of the 6th century, testimony of the Roman-Byzantine empire reunified after the Aryan period. With an octagonal central plan, the church still preserves the splendid scenes of the Old Testament and the famous panels of the imperial couple Justinian and Theodora of the Eastern Roman Empire. Next to the Basilica of San Vitale we will visit the Mausoleum of the Roman Empress Galla Placidia of the 5th century, rich in unique mosaic decorations.
The tour concludes with the wonderful Basilica of San Vitale of the 6th century, testimony of the Roman-Byzantine empire reunified after the Aryan period. With an octagonal central plan, the church still preserves the splendid scenes of the Old Testament and the famous panels of the imperial couple Justinian and Theodora of the Eastern Roman Empire. Next to the Basilica of San Vitale we will visit the Mausoleum of the Roman Empress Galla Placidia of the 5th century, rich in unique mosaic decorations.
Inclusions
- Licensed guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Basilica di San Vitale, Via San Vitale 17, 48121, Ravenna Italy
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Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Via di Roma 52, 48121, Ravenna Italy
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Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di San Giovanni Evangelista, Via Giosue Carducci, 48121, Ravenna Italy
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Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Basilica Di Sant'Apollinare In Classe, Via Romea Sud 224, 48124 Classe Italy
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Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Basilica di San Vitale, Via San Vitale 17, 48121, Ravenna Italy
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Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Via di Roma 52, 48121, Ravenna Italy
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Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di San Giovanni Evangelista, Via Giosue Carducci, 48121, Ravenna Italy
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Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Basilica Di Sant'Apollinare In Classe, Via Romea Sud 224, 48124 Classe Italy
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Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
fruppen1
June 2023
Ravenna was the surprise of our trip. Everyone who went thoroughly enjoyed our guide, Frederika, as well as hearing the history of this town. It was certainly worth the hour train ride from Bologna.
Ravenna was the surprise of our trip. Everyone who went thoroughly enjoyed our guide, Frederika, as well as hearing the history of this town. It was certainly worth the hour train ride from Bologna.Mara S
August 2022
Abbiamo fatto qualche giorni fa un tour di sera di 2 ore tra S. Vitale, mausoleo di Galla Placidia, S. Apollinare nuovo: 15 euro davvero ben spesi! Bravissima Valentina, la nostra guida. Sui siti di promozione turistica locale trovate le informazioni per partecipare
Abbiamo fatto qualche giorni fa un tour di sera di 2 ore tra S. Vitale, mausoleo di Galla Placidia, S. Apollinare nuovo: 15 euro davvero ben spesi! Bravissima Valentina, la nostra guida. Sui siti di promozione turistica locale trovate le informazioni per partecipare