ravenna
states: [italy]
category: cultural
year: 1996
location: City and Province of Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna Region
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 44.4204166700, 12.1962500000
last visited: 2023
unesco id: 788
world heritage site: 788
The Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Italy, exemplify exceptional artistic and architectural achievements from the 5th and 6th centuries. This collection of eight structures, including basilicas, a baptistery, and mausoleums, features stunning Byzantine mosaics that blend Roman and Eastern influences. Recognized for their historical and cultural value, these monuments reflect Ravenna’s role as a key center of early Christianity and imperial power.
