Category : Italy

Italy

Orthodox Baptistry in Ravenna – The City’s oldest monument

Ravenna’s Orthodox Baptistry, also known as the Baptistry of Neon, is the city’s oldest Christian monument.  Its dome is filled with beautiful mosaics representing the baptism of Christ by John the Baptist, and images of the twelve apostles surround this central medallion.  Built in the 5th century, the building is now almost 10 feet underground.

Along with seven other Ravenna structures, the Orthodox Baptistry is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Arian Baptistry in Ravenna – Theodoric the Great’s Baptistry

Toward the end of the 5th century, Theodoric the Great consolidated his power and Arianism was the official religion of his court in Ravenna.  It was during this time that this baptistry was built.  The interior is full of exquisite mosaics depicting Christ’s baptism by John the Baptist while surrounded by the Apostles.

Since 1996 , the baptistery has been included in the list of Italian UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Italy & Croatia Fall Tour – Introduction

Welcome to our fall 2024 tour

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This is a prelude to a tour of art and architecture in North East Italy and Croatia.  The churches span the time between Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages and include the famous Mausolea di Galla Placida and Basilica di San Vitale in Ravenna, the Euphrasian Basilica and Baptistry in Porec, Croatian, and the Torcello, Italy cathedral