Was man in Ravenna sehen sollte

Some remains of Roman and Byzantine buildings were excavated at the beginning of 1990s. The major one — Domus — is a 14-rooms building with 3 courtyards. The floors in these underground rooms are covered with splendid polychrome mosaics, hence the name was given to this place Tappeti di Pietra (Stone Carpets).…

It is located at the former Benedictine Monastery of San Vitale complex. The collection of the museum contains various archaeological and religious artefacts including 14th-century frescoes from the former chiesa delle Clarisse di Ravenna and mosaics from an archaeological site at Via d'Azeglio.

Built in the beginning of the 6th century, this is the only archiepiscopal chapel which remained it's original look. The chapel is located in the building which currently hosts the Museo arcivescovile di Ravenna (Archiepiscopal Museum).

Cross-shaped structure housing contains three sarcophagi. The largest one used to contain remains of Galla Placidia, sister of Honorius and Empress of Rome. Galla, who died in 450 AD, is one of history's most powerful women.

In fact these ruins were an entrance to Chiesa di San Salvatore ad Calchi. A mosaic floors from the excavations of the palace proper were installed there in 1923.

Built 5th century by the Roman imperial princess Galla Placidia. Initially it was also decorated by mosaics, but virtually none of then has been survived since then.

The huge church of San Vitale has mosaics everywhere. It was built in 547, it is considered a major monument in Western art history.

Built in between 10th–11th centuries. Adjacent to the church there is tomb of Dante Alighieri (on the left from the facade).

Built by the Ostrogothic King Theodoric the Great between the end of the 5th century and the beginning of the 6th century.

Built in the 6th century for the powerful king of Ostrogoths. The monument is also included in UNESCO World Heritage list.

Originally a 6th century Arian cathedral, quite drastically altered since then, featuring now a Baroque façade.

It was built by Venetians in 1457. Currently a public garden is laid out inside the walls of the fortress.

Like many Ravenna churches, it is known for its exceptional mosaics.

It is another notable Baroque style, with a Middle Ages campanile.

A Baroque church, originating from the 6th century.

Built c-ca 430 is the oldest building in Ravenna.

A baroque church with 18th century rich facade.

6th-century basilica with amazing mosaics.