About
The Mausoleum of Theodoric stands in Ravenna, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, at Via delle Industrie 14. It is a stone monument from the 6th century, built for the Ostrogothic king Theodoric the Great, and it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing that includes Ravenna's early Christian monuments.
What to look for
The building is best known for its roof, which is made from a single massive block of stone, a feature that sets it apart from most monuments of its time. Its design also brings together several traditions: Roman forms, Germanic elements and Byzantine influence. Walking around the exterior lets you see how these styles sit together in one structure, and the scale of the stonework is striking up close.
Planning a visit
- Location: Via delle Industrie 14, 48121 Ravenna, in the city of Ravenna.
- Kind of visit: a short, focused stop to see one of the city's best-known monuments, suited to visitors interested in late antique architecture.
- Contact: +39 0544 684020, if you want to check details before you go.
Because the mausoleum is one monument rather than a large complex, it pairs naturally with a wider look at Ravenna, whose other UNESCO-listed sites are among the reasons many visitors come to the city. Allow time to plan your route through the city and to see the monument at a relaxed pace.
