Sant’Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna

Exterior of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna

From the outside the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna looks rather plain, except for the lovely cylindrical Ottonian campanile (built around AD1000). Inside it becomes obvious why this church is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list.

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Henk Bekker is a European travel writer specializing in transportation, cultural destinations, and practical travel advice for visitors to Europe. His work focuses on clear, up-to-date guides that simplify complex travel systems such as public transportation, tickets, and routes.