Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
Built by Theodoric the Great in the 6th century, featuring two stunning mosaic processions: 26 virgin martyrs and 26 male martyrs walking towards Christ and Madonna. UNESCO World Heritage site.
Built by Theodoric the Great in the 6th century, featuring two stunning mosaic processions: 26 virgin martyrs and 26 male martyrs walking towards Christ and Madonna. UNESCO World Heritage site.
Included in combined ticket with San Vitale and Galla Placidia. Can also visit individually (10.50 EUR for 3 sites or 12.50 EUR for 5 sites).
Morning light illuminates the mosaics beautifully. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
faq.subtitle Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
This basilica (Nuovo = New) is in the city center and was Theodoric's palace church. Sant'Apollinare in Classe is 6 km away in Ravenna's ancient port with different apse mosaics.
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