Archiepiscopal Museum and Chapel of St. Andrew
Houses the Chapel of St. Andrew (6th century) - the only UNESCO site inside a building, with rare mosaics of Christ as a warrior. Also contains the famous ivory throne of Maximian.
Houses the Chapel of St. Andrew (6th century) - the only UNESCO site inside a building, with rare mosaics of Christ as a warrior. Also contains the famous ivory throne of Maximian.
Included in 5-site combined ticket (12.50 EUR). Chapel requires climbing stairs - no elevator available.
Visit after nearby Neonian Baptistery as they are next to each other. Less crowded than San Vitale.
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A 6th-century ivory masterpiece made for Bishop Maximian. Features intricate carvings of biblical scenes and is considered the finest example of Byzantine ivory carving.
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