As the other great monuments that witnessed the byzantine/ early christianity era this is a mandatory stop. The legend says it was built over an ancient roman thermae.
On this kind-of-honeymoon tour of Latin Europe, inc. Italy, France and Spain, We visited and revisited the most memorable places from more than 20 years of travelling I first heard of this place from a local, and it was 'only' a stop on the way to Venezia. And what a memorable one As I write this the brilliance and liveliness, the beauty and the life glowing from the artfully put-together puzzle of stones comes to life yet again. Ravenna is not well known, but worth for many things (Including a great market) but this gives one (like me) to merge in silence and solitude with this 1500 years old creation. It's a place one has to be in person, no photo or description can tell the story. And although christian, it is for everybody to experience. Really one of the top ten man made spots in Europe. I will not even dare add a photo here...incredibile!! Multo multo belissimo
Excellent Byzantine-era mosaic, with central feature a representation of Jesus's baptism in the Jordan River. Part of the Ravenna mosaic circuit not to be missed.
Ravenna is the site of several UNESCO sites, several of them being associated with beautiful mosaic art. There is a multi-site ticket available for €9.50. This is one of the sites included in this package. The baptistery is small and can become crowded, but it is worth the visit.
Even if the mosaics in here are not the most wonderful in Ravenna you can still this baptistry (former roman bath if I'm not wrong) Is still a must-see
I kept thinking that there was no way this would surpass the Basilica since it was so small-and while it didn't surpass, it was equal. Beautiful, intimate and other-wordly.
More gorgeous mosaics to complete your set when visiting Ravenna. Small and crowded of course, but worth a visit if you have the time.
So hard to describe the beauty of this piece of antiquity. Sublime! You must not miss this if you visit Ravenna.
The Neonian baptistry was also a very beautiful place to visit, with beautiful mosaics. It was also close to the center of town,
You are brought back of 16 centuries in a world you never even guessed existed... stay there for at least 10 minutes, and you'll get it!