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The 10 Best Churches & Cathedrals in Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna
Ravenna once was the capital of the Byzantine Empire in Italy, and it still has amazing mosaics recalling that heritage. Also make sure you visit Dante's tomb, as well as the little pile of rubble where local residents hid his urn during WWII to prevent it from being damaged.
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1. Basilica di San Giovanni Evangelista
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4.5 based on 267 reviews
Reviewed By asiyahnoemik - Pula, Croatia
The Basilica of San Giovanni Evangelista was built by the Roman princess Galla Placidia in the fifth century AD. The history of church construction is extremely interesting. A marble inscription on the church of San Giovanni Evangelista indicates to us that Galla Placidia (392-450) built this church in memory of the shipwreck survivor, herself and her children. Their Journey took place from Constantinople to Ravenna after the death of her brother Honorio to take over the kingdom of the Western Empire instead of her son Valentinian, who was then too young. Some mosaics are unfortunately lost, but the church is a wonderful example of early Christian architecture. In the Middle Ages, the Benedictines added an important monastery to it. In the 14th century, both the church and the monastery were rebuilt in the Gothic style, because of these interventions, a beautiful portal is visible.
2. Basilica di San Francesco
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4.5 based on 837 reviews
Reviewed By Bigo1955 - Ravenna, Italy
The Basilica of San Francesco is interesting to visit although it has undergone significant renovations over the centuries. In this church the funeral of the "Supreme Poet Dante" was celebrated in 1321. The remains of the "great poet" rest in the adjacent "Dante's tomb". Under the high altar, consisting of a sarcophagus of the fifth century, through a window you can see a crypt supported by pillars, intended to house the remains of Bishop Neone, founder of the church. The floor is submerged by the water whose level varies according to the tides. For better viewing, the light can be switched on in the crypt via a token switch (1 euro). For entries to the various monuments I recommend going to one of the "Information Offices" in the city.
3. Basilica di Santa Maria in Porto
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4.0 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By rdudhia211 - London, United Kingdom
This church is really worth a visit, less ornate than many places in Ravenna but simply beautiful. Take time to look at the mosaics on the high wallls.
4. Basilica Di S. Giovanni Battista
5. Basilica di Sant'Agata Maggiore
6. Santuario S. Maria di Sulo
7. Parrochia Santa Maria del Suffragio
8. Chiesa di Santa Giustina
9. Chiesa dello Spirito Santo
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3.0 based on 20 reviews
