Ravenna Private City Highlights Tour with Catholic Guide

Highlights

• Expert Catholic Guide
• Basilica di San Vitale
• Mausoleum of Galla Placidia

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Basilica di San Vitale

   30min

   The Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy, is one of the most important examples of early Christian Byzantine art and architecture in Western Europe. Consecrated in 547 AD, it is renowned for its stunning mosaics depicting Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora, as well as intricate biblical scenes.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   30min

   The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, located in Ravenna, Italy, is a small yet richly decorated early Christian structure dating to the mid-5th century. Traditionally believed to be the burial place of Galla Placidia, daughter of Roman Emperor Theodosius I, the mausoleum is famed for its breathtaking mosaics.

3. 3

   Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

   20min

   The Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, located in Ravenna, Italy, was built in the early 6th century by Theodoric the Great and later consecrated for Catholic worship. It is best known for its magnificent mosaic cycles, which depict scenes from the life of Christ, saints, martyrs, and a striking procession of virgins and martyrs.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   30min

   Commissioned by Bishop Neon, it is renowned for its stunning dome mosaic depicting the baptism of Christ by John the Baptist, surrounded by the twelve apostles. The baptistery’s octagonal shape symbolizes regeneration through baptism.

Before you go

Location