Italy - Ravenna (35 images)

Ravenna, Italy is a city of mosaics. Wander the streets of Ravenna, dodging bikes and passing street cafes. And any visit to Ravenna requires an afternoon at the Basilica of San Vitale to admire the mosaics from the 6th century that are so astounding. Also top into the Baptistry of Neon to see the dome covered in mosaics depicting the baptism of Jesus by Saint John the Baptist with the apostles circling the scene. Stop by Dante's Tomb on your way to the Basilica of Sant' Apollinare Nuovo...
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Ravenna, Italy is a city of mosaics. Wander the streets of Ravenna, dodging bikes and passing street cafes. And any visit to Ravenna requires an afternoon at the Basilica of San Vitale to admire the mosaics from the 6th century that are so astounding. Also top into the Baptistry of Neon to see the dome covered in mosaics depicting the baptism of Jesus by Saint John the Baptist with the apostles circling the scene. Stop by Dante's Tomb on your way to the Basilica of Sant' Apollinare Nuovo where you will find three rows of stunning mosaics lining the walls. And finally, visit the Basilica of Sant' Apollinare in Classe where you will find another beautiful collection of mosaics, most notably a scene of a pasture with Saint Apollinaris in the center.
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