

Basilica of San Vitale (Basilica di San Vitale) Tours and Activities
In 402 AD, during the latter days of the Western Roman Empire, Ravenna was made its capital, so it is fitting that this lovely city has some of the most important religious sights dating from the early days of Christianity. Now UNESCO-listed with all the other glorious mosaic showstoppers in the city, theBasilica of San Vitale (Basilica di San Vitale) dates from the mid sixth century; work started on it in 526 at the behest of Ecclesius, Bishop of Ravenna, and it was consecrated in 547. However, the Byzantines conquered Rome in 540 and took over the construction of the octagonal marble basilica. The resulting internal decoration is believed to be the finest example of Byzantine art in the world, executed by unknown master craftsmen over many years and liberally coating the interior with bejeweled mosaics. Detailed Biblical scenes contrast with depictions of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, ornamented with stylized patterns in green, red and gold, while the cupola is adorned with Baroque frescoes added in 1780 by artists from across northern Italy.
Tours and Activities to Experience Basilica of San Vitale (Basilica di San Vitale)
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Mosaics Guided Tour and Cooking Lesson at a Restaurant

Ravenna 3-Hour Private Walking Tour

Private Ravenna Tour with Transport from Bologna

Ravenna: private full-day tour with mosaics admission

Ravenna and its Enchanting Mosaics Full-day Tour

Private Walking Tour: Discover Ravenna's Stunning Mosaics

Ravenna Mosaics and Art - Half day private guided tour

Ravenna's Heritage Highlights Private Day Trip with a Local

Mosaic Tiles - Guided Tour

Ravenna Private Guided Tour of Top Sites Ancient Mosaics & Piadina Tasting

Ravenna walking tour: stunning byzantine mosaics (Unesco)

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Art tour of Ravenna from Bologna

Ravenna, the most beautiful mosaics in the city of Paradise

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A walk though the Oriental gate

Ravenna: Byzantine Mosaics & food tasting tour
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