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Arian Baptistery

Via degli Ariani, 48121, Italy
0544 35404
Ranked #6 of 15 attractions in Ravenna
4.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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57 reviews 57 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

A smaller building, but with no entry fee and a perfect way to dip quickly into the world of Ravenna's mosaics if you are broke or booting it down to the train station. Cafe nearby, beautiful stone work and a fantastic rendering of Christ's baptism with the 12 apostles. Just wonderful. More

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Claremont, CA
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79 reviews 79 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Another of the World Heritage sites featuring extraordinary mosaic religious art, the Arian Baptistery is one of the larger such sites. As with the others, the mosaic work is stunningly beautiful. More

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Reading, PA
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213 reviews 213 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
449 helpful votes 449 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

While you are in Ravenna you should buy the various combination tickets which admit you to different sites. All are worth visitng. More

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Santa Monica, California
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

This small baptistry is often overlooked but well preserved mosaics in the dome of the Baptism of Christ and of the Apostles. It is well worth hunting it down near the train station and dropoff point for bus tours. More

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London
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

A circle of apostles processing around the ceiling of the baptistery. If you sit on the floor you can look at them properly without cricking your neck! More

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Orlando, Florida
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

worth a look , not too busy , an oasis in a busy shopping district More

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Derby, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

This is tucked away in a small square behind the main shopping area and consists of a domed building with spectacular mosaiced dome showing baptism of Christ ... you can see his legs through the water .. how amazing is that! More

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Dublin, Ireland
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

Tucked away in a nondescript shopping street area, this is lovely and it is free to enter as well. More

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Igualada, Spain
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012
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It's very small but the mosaic in the dome is very beautiful. Icluded in the combined ticket. More

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Dalton-in-Furness, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2011

Amazing mosaics in remarkable small old building. In November, no crowds. Take your time, relax, and lap it up. More

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