Ravenna Cathedral and the Archbishop's Chapel
Guide
Photo: Gianni Careddu · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeChurchAllow 30–45 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A baroque cathedral with an old round bell tower; next door, the baptistery's dome mosaic of the baptism of Christ and the tiny mosaic chapel in the Archbishop's palace.
A brief history
The first cathedral here was built around 400; the chapel is the only orthodox bishop's chapel of its age still standing.
Tips
- Best time
- Late morning
- Cost
- Free; chapel on the combined ticket (check)
- Allow
- 30–45 min
- Free days
- Always free
- Hours
- Usually open daily (check)
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Good to know
- Area
- The centre: Piazza del Popolo, Dante's tomb and the churches along Via di Roma; the easy base.
- Dress code
- Shoulders and knees covered
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Indoors: good on a hot or rainy day
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