Mosaic Tiles - Guided Tour of UNESCO Monuments in Ravenna

Tour Itinerary:

- Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo:

where you can see an extraordinary sequence of mosaics depicting scenes from the life of Christ and the martyrs. Each image is an open window onto the spirituality and culture of the Byzantine era.

- Basilica of San Vitale:

a sublime example of early Christian art. Its mosaics, including the famous depictions of Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora, will leave you breathless with their majesty and detail.

- Mausoleum of Galla Placidia:

where you can admire celestial mosaics that glitter with deep blue and angelic figures that seem to come to life. This little gem is an oasis of peace and beauty, perfect for immersing yourself in the mystical atmosphere of the past.

- Neonian Baptistery:

one of the city's oldest monuments. Its mosaics tell biblical stories with extraordinary vividness and chromatic precision, testifying to the skill of Ravenna's master mosaicists.

Finally, at the end of the tour, the guide will accompany you to the entrance of the Archbishop's Museum. Here you can continue the visit independently, exploring according to your interests and at your own pace. The museum houses a rich collection of archaeological finds and works of art, offering a fascinating journey through time. Inside the museum is also the Chapel of Sant'Andrea, the last of the five UNESCO monuments included in the ticket. This unique early Christian chapel is famous for its depiction of the glorification of Christ in an anti-Arian key, representing a rare and precious example of intact religious art and architecture.