The Neonian Baptistery and the Archiepiscopal Chapel are two of the smaller UNESCO-listed sites in Ravenna with superb wall mosaics. The Neonian Baptistery and the Archiepiscopal Chapel are two of the eight UNESCO World Cultural Heritage-listed sites in Ravenna as excellent examples of early Christian monuments and Late Antiquity wall mosaics. Both are adjacent to the … [Read more...]
See the Arian Baptistery in Ravenna
The Arian Baptistery in Ravenna in Italy is UNESCO-listed as an excellently preserved example of an early Christian monument with a Late Antiquity mosaic. The Arian Baptistery is one of eight monuments in Ravenna inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list as early Christian monuments and Late Antiquity (or Byzantine) mosaics. It is less famous than some of the … [Read more...]
See the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna
The UNESCO World Cultural Heritage-listed Church of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo has some of the most impressive and interesting Late Antiquity and Byzantine mosaics in Ravenna, Italy. The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo is one of the top sights to see when visiting Ravenna near Venice and Bologna. Ravenna has eight UNESCO World Cultural Heritage-listed sites of major early … [Read more...]
Visit the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna
The Basilica of San Vitale is a highlight of any visit to see the Byzantine wall mosaics in Ravenna, a town popular with day-trippers from Venice and Bologna. The Basilica of San Vitale is one of the top sights to see in Ravenna, Italy. This church dates from the early sixth century and is as interesting for its architecture as for its Byzantine wall mosaics. It influenced … [Read more...]
See the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia in Ravenna
The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia has the oldest Christian mosaics in Ravenna and is a top sight for day-trippers and passengers on shore excursions from Venice. Galla Placidia's mausoleum behind the Basilica di San Vitale has the oldest and amongst the most impressive mosaics in Ravenna. The building itself is small and unassuming but the interior is almost completely … [Read more...]
The Mausoleum of Theodoric in Ravenna
The tomb of Ostrogoth King Theodoric in Ravenna is a unique construction in a town famous for its early Christian monuments and Byzantine mosaics. The Mausoleum of Theodoric is one of eight sites in Ravenna inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. In contrast to the other early Christian monuments, which are rightly famous for its Byzantine mosaics, the … [Read more...]
Visit San Zeno Maggiore Church in Verona, Italy
The large Basilica San Zeno Maggiore is the finest church in Verona and one of the most important Romanesque churches in Northern Italy. San Zeno Maggiore is architecturally the most important church in Verona. This large Romanesque basilica, with cloisters and a separate bell tower, was part of a Benedictine monastery that often housed the German Roman emperors. The … [Read more...]
Enjoy Best Views of Venice from San Giorgio Maggiore
Visit the bell tower of San Giorgio Maggiore for some of the finest panoramic views of Venice in Italy including San Marco, the Doge’s Palace, and the Grand Canal. Some of the best views of Venice can be enjoyed from the campanile of the San Giorgio Maggiore church. From the square in front of the church, visitors can enjoy marvelous views for free of the Doge’s Palace … [Read more...]
2020 Tips on Visiting the Pompeii Excavations near Naples
Top tips for visiting Pompeii include buying tickets online, visit early morning or late afternoon, take a good map, or book guided tours in advance. End 2020: Visiting Pompeii requires specific time-slot ticket reservations and following one-way systems. Some of the top attractions, including the magnificent Villa dei Misteri and ever-popular bordello remain closed. … [Read more...]
2020 Tips on Buying Tickets to Visit Herculaneum near Pompeii and Naples
It is best to arrive early at the Herculaneum excavations to buy the cheapest tickets onsite and to enjoy a pleasant quiet visit of the archaeological site near Pompeii and Naples. Online tickets and group tours also allow for skip-the-line entry. The excavations of Herculaneum are usually less crowded than Pompeii but it is still sensible to arrive early in the morning, … [Read more...]
Buy Skip-the-Line Tickets for Top Sights in Venice Online in Advance
Save time by buying admission tickets for the Doge’s Palace, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, St Mark’s Basilica and other top sites in Venice in advance or book guided tours. Venice is one of the most-popular and most-crowded tourist destinations in Italy. Avoid long and slow-moving ticket queues by buying skip-the-line tickets online or book guided tours. Priority … [Read more...]
Pompeii: Buying Tickets and Visiting the Excavations on Day-Trip Tours
In 2020, skip-the-line time-slot tickets, guided tours, and combination offers are good ways to avoid the queues and save money when visiting the excavations of Pompeii near Naples in Italy. The Pompeii archeological site near Naples is one of the top sights to see in Italy. The excavations of Pompeii are a popular day-trip destination from Naples, Sorrento, and the Amalfi … [Read more...]
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