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BASILICA DI SAN VITALE

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Via Argentario, 11, Ravenna, Italy
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2024
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Octagonal basilica, one of the most important monuments of early Christian art

This octagonal-shaped basilica was erected in 525 and consecrated in 548 under Emperor Justinian. The interior is surprisingly beautiful, thanks in particular to its superb mosaics. The scenes of the Sacrifice of Abraham and of Abel and Melchisedec, above the arches, show the astonishing dynamism of the composition; on the right-hand side, the Emperor Justinian and his retinue face the Empress Theodora and her maidservants. In the apse, a Christ in glory. The basilica is one of the most important monuments of Italian early Christian art.

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djipis
djipis
Visited in january 2020
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Nous avons visité cette belle basilique au dôme octogonal et avec au choeur des mosaiques byzantins tres sophistiquées et richement colorées.
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maxi l' italien
maxi l' italien
Visited in october 2019
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Exceptional status of the mosaics well restored
The mosaics of the king giustiniano and the queen Teodolinda are the best. The gold of the crown, the cups, the cross, the clothes os so shining and the faces so impressive
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sosso31
sosso31
Visited in july 2018
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A voir absolument
Située à côté du mausolée de Galla Placidia (compris dans le billet combiné), les mosaïques murales et au sol sont impressionnantes. Lieu incontournable lors d'une visite de Ravenne
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mariaqueixa
mariaqueixa
Visited in september 2018
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Cette basilique abrite une partie des plus beaux mosaïques de Ravenne. Ils sont très bien conservés, de taille conséquante et remarquables par ses couleurs brillantes et ses traits fins et bien désinés, surtout dans les personnages représentés. Sa visite est un incontournable de la ville. En même temps, vous pouvez visiter le mausolée de Gaia Placida, qui est juste à côté.
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fute_443905
fute_443905
Visited in july 2017
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Très belle basilique en bonne condition à visiter quand on va à Ravenne
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