Guided Tour of Mosaic Tiles in Ravenna
Description
The eternal beauty of the mosaics of some of the most famous Unesco monuments of Ravenna, in a tour that starting from Piazza San Francesco, will wind along the streets of the historic center.
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it was built around the middle of the 5th century, at the behest of Galla Placidia, who ruled the Western Roman Empire. This small Latin cross mausoleum, externally is very simple, while inside it has a rich mosaic decoration. The countless stars of the dome have struck the imagination and sensitivity of visitors over the centuries, as well as outstanding personalities such as the great poet Dante Alighieri, who drew inspiration from them for the drafting of some verses of the Divine Comedy.
It is one of the most important monuments of early Christian art in Italy. The monument is of the sixth century, of clear eastern influence, it has an octagonal plan, surmounted by a large frescoed dome. When one enters the basilica, the gaze is captured by the high spaces, the stupendous mosaic decorations of the apse, and the extraordinary representation of the imperial couple from Byzantium, Giustiniano and Teodora, with their parades.
one of the oldest monuments in the city, in simple brick on the outside but rich in marble, stucco and mosaics with a clear Hellenistic-Roman influence on the inside. Dominating the dome, commissioned by Bishop Neone in the mid-fifth century, is the scene of the Baptism of Christ surrounded by a very refined procession of the twelve Apostles that stands out against a brilliant background of blue tesserae. Inside there is still the baptismal font from the Renaissance period, which takes up the octagonal shape of the Baptistery plan and which preserves the ambo from the 5th century.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,936)
We opted for the tour of the 5 monuments. The guide (Sergio) was experienced and very friendly and gave us a lot of insight - background information, artistic details and stories we would otherwise have missed out. The tour also had educational value for our children (13 and 11).
I had the pleasure of repeating the "mosaic by night" experience after visiting San Vitale and Galla Placidia last year, also at night. This time I admired the Neonian Baptistery and Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, two true wonders of Ravennate art. Evocative experience immersed in the dreamy and suspended atmosphere of Ravenna at night.
Beautiful evening atmosphere in Ravenna with a very knowledgeable guide. I will do another one!
Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Gave us a thorough tour of five UNESCO sites without overloading us with knowledge. Much better than a self-guided tour.
Excellent tour with Sergio! He was very knowledgeable and provided very interesting details about the city and Ravenna’s history.
Unforgettable experience. Of pure beauty. The refinement of the mosaics, the expertise of the guide Ilaria, and the evening atmosphere allowed me and my children to have an enchanting experience.
Silvia, the tour guide, was truly exceptional: she told us a lot of interesting anecdotes, always making comparisons with other eras and worlds, telling the history of glass and its processing; the two hours flew by!
The tour was outstanding. Sylvia took us through the main UNESCO sites with very interesting explanations of the amazing mosaics and other features. We had plenty of time at each site and she also took us past other significant sites in Ravenna with interesting information as we went. I highly recommend this tour.
Great tour of several sites, guide was knowledgeable and clear and gave lots of info
Thank you very much for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the knowledge and clear explanations of our guide. Thank you for choosing our experience, and we hope to welcome you back to Ravenna in the future!
the guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about her work And this always makes the difference Very kind and helpful Strangely, the chapel of Saint Andrew and Dante's tomb were not listed in the tour description
Grazie per la sua recensione! Siamo felici che abbia apprezzato la competenza, la passione e la disponibilità della nostra guida: sono aspetti che contribuiscono davvero a rendere speciale una visita. La Cappella di Sant’Andrea è inclusa nel tour completo dei 5 monumenti, mentre la Tomba di Dante non fa parte dell’itinerario previsto e può essere inserita dalla guida come approfondimento quando tempi e percorso lo consentono. Grazie ancora per aver condiviso la sua esperienza!
