Basílica de Sant'Apollinare in Classe

Basílica de Sant'Apollinare in Classe

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Basílica bizantina del siglo VI declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO, ubicada fuera del centro de la ciudad de Ravenna, famosa por sus mosaicos del ábside que representan a Saint Apollinaris. La basílica representa la cumbre del arte del mosaico ravenés.

The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe stands in Classe, just outside the centre of Ravenna in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Its address is Via Romeo Galli, 48124 Classe RA. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is known as one of the finest examples of the city's mosaic art.

What to see

  • The apse mosaics, which depict Saint Apollinaris and are the basilica's best-known feature.

  • Byzantine architecture, dating from the 6th century, reflecting Ravenna's period as a Byzantine centre in Italy.

  • The setting, set apart from the historic core, which gives the visit a quieter, more open feel.

Planning your visit

Because the basilica lies outside the city centre, it makes sense to treat it as a separate outing from the Ravenna town sights. Visitors interested in Byzantine and early Christian art will find it especially rewarding, since it is a good place to see how mosaic work developed in the region. For current visiting information, you can call +39 0544 473569 before you set out.

Ravenna itself offers many other mosaic-decorated churches and monuments, so a visit to Sant'Apollinare in Classe fits naturally into a wider day or stay focused on the city's art and history.