Duration
3 hours
Age
0+
Group size
1-6
Transport
On foot
Language
English
About this experience
Ravenna is a mosaic paradise on earth. Behind the walls of the gloomy early Christian temples lies a truly magical world. The shimmer of gold, the shine of silver, pomegranate iridescences, and the expressiveness of ultramarine. You will learn how the legendary mosaic carpets were created, decipher the meanings embedded in them, and receive an incredible aesthetic pleasure.
What to expect
We will visit five UNESCO-protected monuments: the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Basilica of San Vitale, the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, the Neon Baptistery, and the Chapel of Sant'Andrea. We will also see Dante's tomb. I will tell you:
- What mosaic techniques exist and what the word 'mosaic' itself means
- How to decipher the main symbols of early Christianity
- Why the exterior of Ravenna's buildings are very simple
- What is known about the city's patron saints
- What 'adventures' happened with Dante's remains
- What led to the split between Catholicism and Orthodoxy
- Why some of Ravenna's buildings are underground
And other interesting facts!
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