Basilique Saint-Apollinaire in Classe

Basilique Saint-Apollinaire in Classe

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Basilique byzantine du VIe siècle classée au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO, située en dehors du centre-ville de Ravenna, célèbre pour ses mosaïques d'abside représentant Saint Apollinaris. La basilique représente l'apogée de l'art de la mosaïque de Ravenna.

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.