Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

"Once again mosaics take center stage at this 6th-century basilica, originally Ostrogoth King Theodoric's palatinate church but featuring a blend of styles from subsequent restorations." Full review

"The church that Emperor Theodoric built in the first part of the 6th century for followers of Arianism, a Christian sect, is awash in motion." Full review

"Built by Theodoric between 493 and 526, this basilica has a nave and two aisles separated by Corinthian columns." Full review

"On the left side of the nave, reserved for women, 22 female saints and martyrs approach Mary and the Christ child as they receive gifts from the three magi...on the right side, 26 male martyrs" Full review

"This huge 6th-century church—dedicated to St. Apollinare, the first bishop and patron of Ravenna, and filled with glittering mosaics" Full review

"Situated 5km southeast of town...its magnificent central apse mosaic, featuring Ravenna's patron Sant'Apollinare flanked by sheep and juxtaposed against a stunningly green landscape" Full review

"Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo “Widely regarded among the most interesting churches in the region, Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo tells the story of a chaotic and turbulent history between the 5th and 6th centuries BC,” explains Antonelli"