Ravenna

States
Italy
Category
Cultural
Year
1996
Location
City and Province of Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna Region
Region
Europe & North America
Coordinates
44.42041667, 12.19625
Last Visited
2023
UNESCO ID
788
WH Site
788
Ravenna

The Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Italy, exemplify exceptional artistic and architectural achievements from the 5th and 6th centuries. This collection of eight structures, including basilicas, a baptistery, and mausoleums, features stunning Byzantine mosaics that blend Roman and Eastern influences. Recognized for their historical and cultural value, these monuments reflect Ravenna’s role as a key center of early Christianity and imperial power.

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Points (8)
  • Archiepiscopal Chapel
  • Arian Baptistry
  • Basilica of St. Apollinaire Nuovo
  • Basilica of St. Apollinare in Classe
  • Church of St. Vitale
  • Mauseoleum of Theodoric
  • Mausoleum of Galla Placida
  • Neonian Baptistry