One of the most important and somptuous buildings in Ravenna. By the way this is one of the oldest palaces in the city and part of the world heritage since 1996. The dimension are quite tiny and time allowed inside is quite limited therefore the guide will give you most explanation outside and quickly recap inside

Originally dedicated to the Saviour and consecrated to the Arian cult, after the Byzantine Empire conquered the city (mid 6th century), the church was converted to the Orthodox religion. Inside, the basilica boasts one of the most famous both Early and Late Christian mosaic cycles in the world with an extraordinary mosaic decoration runs through the entire central nave. It is a masterpiece of unparalleled value from a stylistic, iconographic and ideological point of view.

As soon as you enter the basilica, your gaze is immediately captured by the amazing mosaic decorations in the apse and the vast open spaces, not to mention the imposing central vault, frescoed in the 18th century.

Directly inside the area of silence, this church was probably the most loved by the Divine poet Dante Alighieri

In the heart of Ravenna lies a little corner of peace and respect dedicated to the memory of DANTE ALIGHIERI, the father of the Italian language.