Originally built in the early 6th century by the Ostrogothic king Theodoric the Great, this basilica is famous for its extraordinary Byzantine mosaics. Today it is part of the UNESCO-listed Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna.

Built in the 6th century, this extraordinary Byzantine church is one of the most important monuments in Ravenna. Its interior is famous for magnificent mosaics, especially the imperial panels of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I and Empress Theodora. The basilica is a masterpiece of early Christian architecture and part of the UNESCO-listed Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna.

The historic center of Ravenna is a charming area of pedestrian streets, elegant squares, and medieval buildings. Once the capital of the Western Roman Empire and later of the Byzantine Exarchate, the city preserves an extraordinary artistic heritage, including several monuments that belong to the UNESCO-listed Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna. Today the center connects its rich history with a lively atmosphere of cafés, local shops, and cultural sites.

This peaceful area is dedicated to Dante Alighieri, who died in Ravenna in 1321 while in exile from Florence. His remains rest in a small neoclassical tomb built in the 18th century. The surrounding “Zone of Silence” is a quiet memorial space where a lamp burns continuously with oil donated each year by the city of Florence, honoring the author of the Divine Comedy.

This small 5th-century monument is famous for its breathtaking mosaics, especially the deep blue ceiling filled with golden stars. Traditionally associated with Galla Placidia, the daughter of Emperor Theodosius I, the mausoleum is considered one of the finest surviving examples of early Christian art and forms part of the UNESCO-listed Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna.

Built in the 5th century, this octagonal baptistery is one of the oldest Christian monuments in Ravenna. Its highlight is the magnificent dome mosaic depicting the baptism of Christ surrounded by the twelve apostles, an outstanding example of early Christian art. The monument is part of the UNESCO-listed Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna.