Why choose this Ravenna tour ?
The eternal beauty of the mosaics of some of the most famous Unesco monuments of Ravenna, in a tour that starting from Piazza San Francesco, will wind along the streets of the historic center.
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What makes Guided Tour of Mosaic Tiles in Ravenna a unique experience ?
originally used as a Palatine Church of Arian cult, today it allows us to reconstruct the evolution of the Byzantine wall mosaic from the Theodoric to the Justinian age. Inside, the 26 Christological scenes make up the largest monumental cycle of the New Testament.
it was built around the middle of the 5th century, at the behest of Galla Placidia, who ruled the Western Roman Empire.
This small Latin cross mausoleum, externally is very simple, while inside it has a rich mosaic decoration.
The countless stars of the dome have struck the imagination and sensitivity of visitors over the centuries, as well as outstanding personalities such as the great poet Dante Alighieri, who drew inspiration from them for the drafting of some verses of the Divine Comedy.
It is one of the most important monuments of early Christian art in Italy.
The monument is of the sixth century, of clear eastern influence, it has an octagonal plan, surmounted by a large frescoed dome.
When one enters the basilica, the gaze is captured by the high spaces, the stupendous mosaic decorations of the apse, and the extraordinary representation of the imperial couple from Byzantium, Giustiniano and Teodora, with their parades.
one of the oldest monuments in the city, in simple brick on the outside but rich in marble, stucco and mosaics with a clear Hellenistic-Roman influence on the inside.
Dominating the dome, commissioned by Bishop Neone in the mid-fifth century, is the scene of the Baptism of Christ surrounded by a very refined procession of the twelve Apostles that stands out against a brilliant background of blue tesserae. Inside there is still the baptismal font from the Renaissance period, which takes up the octagonal shape of the Baptistery plan and which preserves the ambo from the 5th century.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Guided Tour of Mosaic Tiles in Ravenna Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Radio guide (if the group is large)
- Certified expert guide
- Single ticket for the entrance to the monuments
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Ravenna Incoming.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 1163 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
We recommend that you arrive at the Tourist Information Office 10 minutes early to be able to check-in at the counter and collect the whisper radio guides
