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Basilica San Vitale

Via Fiandrini, Ravenna, Italy
0544-219938
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Ranked #2 of 24 attractions in Ravenna
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
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Russia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

It is said, filmed, written and pictured a lot about the mosaics in Ravenna - yet this is nothing in comparison to your own experience - it seams that this kind of art could not be transfered otherwise - the feeling, the atmosphere it totally different when you in the church and see the mosaics. Which the sun light it... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Amazing mosaics - in top 5 things to see in Ravenna Can get combined ticket to see 4 other sites - 3 of the other top 5 and one in top 10

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

This is a MEGA old place - built just a few hundred years after Christ was born. But it is so beautiful -all arches and curves and covered in stunning mosaics

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013 via mobile

wonderful place, great history, uncreadible art , good organization. The ticket able for visiting best points in the site

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

This is a must-see for anyone visiting Ravenna. You will not believe the craftsmanship and sheer beauty and size of this church!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

At this time of the year, it is not crowded and the mosaics are one of the 'must-see' sights of the Western World! Awesome!

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Poole, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

This must be seen. The design is unique but the mosaic floor (so Roman) and walls by the altar (so amazing) offer so much to be appreciated. How could these have been done so long ago as they look so fresh and tell such lovely stories. And they are accessible, unlike so many places where you are stuck behind a... More

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Verona, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

Beautiful Byzantine mosaics. Go at lunchtimes to avoid the crowds and probably best not to go on Sundays.

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Crowborough, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

The atmosphere of this building is quite special, we were lucky to have it without any groups so it was particularly good, the age and quality of the mosaics is amazing.

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Lake District, Northern England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

In many ways, the city of Ravenna may cast a sense of despondency on the unsuspecting traveller disembarking from the train. No immediate sense of medieval - simply contemporary civil dross. And yet, and I mean and yet! The Basillica San Vitali and its mausoleum ( Gallia Placida) alone could be considered worth the trip. In many ways, this early... More

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