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(1,901)
It all went good. absolutely beautiful. Very informative. The guide was great. I would definitely do it again.
This was a good tour, but we did find it hard to hear over the headphones, the echoes, and other tours going on. The tour size was good, and easy to keep together. While this is not the tour guide's fault, it was also very, very hot that day. So, for hot days, I would not recommend it for younger kids or folks over 70. I also wish the tour guide was less dry and had more humor and anecdotes to share.
The tour met my expectations and the guide was really very good!
positive: tour assisted us with initial exploring of Ravenna highlights neutral: too much time spend on personal remarks and limited on professional insights. In a hurry to complete the tour, difficult to ask a question.
Great information, easy walking, but very hot in the afternoon. Visited 5 sites and also provided history along the way
Excellent tour discovering some UNESCO sites in the city. The guide is very knowledgeable, open to questions and discussions, and everyone was very friendly!
In July at 14:45 it can be a bit hot :) So be sure to take your water and your hat. Respect to the guide who talked abd walked us through the heat.
Excellent tour with an amazing tour guide. All taken at good leisurely pace and in walking distance. Tour size was fine also. Tour guide was more than knowledgeable and offered time for those with questions. Would highly recommend.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the guide’s knowledge, the relaxed pace and the opportunity to ask questions throughout the visit. It is also a pleasure to know that the group size contributed to such an enjoyable experience. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Ravenna in the future.
the best way to enjoy the spectacle of the mosaics
Grazie per la sua recensione. Siamo lieti che abbia trovato la visita il modo migliore per scoprire e apprezzare lo straordinario spettacolo dei mosaici di Ravenna. Speriamo di accoglierla nuovamente presto per un'altra esperienza nella nostra città.
The mosaics we saw were stunning with the precise information provided by the guide. A nice walk through the city to admire such magnificence
Grazie per la sua recensione. Siamo molto felici che abbia apprezzato la bellezza dei mosaici e le spiegazioni della nostra guida, che hanno arricchito la visita. Ci fa piacere sapere che anche la passeggiata tra i monumenti della città abbia contribuito a rendere l'esperienza così piacevole. Speriamo di accoglierla nuovamente presto a Ravenna.
