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Ravenna Mosaics: The Best Itinerary

Ravenna holds the world’s finest Byzantine mosaics. Here is how to see them — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1San Vitale
  2. 2Galla Placidia
  3. 3Sant’Apollinare
  4. 4Baptistery

San Vitale

The great Byzantine basilica.

Galla Placidia

The starry mosaic mausoleum.

Sant’Apollinare

The processions of saints.

Ravenna mosaics — FAQ

Where are Ravenna’s best mosaics?
In San Vitale, Galla Placidia and Sant’Apollinare.
Are the mosaics UNESCO-listed?
Yes — eight monuments are World Heritage Sites.
How old are the mosaics?
Most date from the 5th and 6th centuries.