Sights in Ravenna

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The stone tomb of the Ostrogothic king Theodoric, roofed with a single enormous block. A 15-minute walk north-east of the centre; open every day.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 48 min by taxi or public transport from the Porto Corsini cruise terminal

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An octagonal 6th-century church whose apse mosaics show Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora with their courts. Open every day.

⏱ 40 min visit🚶 52 min by taxi or public transport from the Porto Corsini cruise terminal

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A tiny brick building in the same grounds as San Vitale, with a deep blue mosaic sky full of gold stars. Visits are short and timed; book ahead.

⏱ 20 min visit🚶 52 min by taxi or public transport from the Porto Corsini cruise terminal

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Long processions of saints and virgins in mosaic run down both walls of the nave. Open every day.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 52 min by taxi or public transport from the Porto Corsini cruise terminal

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The small neoclassical tomb of the poet Dante, who died in exile in Ravenna in 1321. Free, open every day, seen from the doorway.

⏱ 15 min visit🚶 53 min by taxi or public transport from the Porto Corsini cruise terminal

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A small octagonal baptistery beside the cathedral, its dome showing the baptism of Christ in mosaic. Booking may be needed.

⏱ 20 min visit🚶 54 min by taxi or public transport from the Porto Corsini cruise terminal

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The bishops' museum holds a carved ivory throne and a tiny chapel lined with mosaics. Booking may be needed.

⏱ 40 min visit🚶 54 min by taxi or public transport from the Porto Corsini cruise terminal