City of Ravenna: sights. The mausoleum of Theodoric, mosaic Basilica of San Vitale, tomb of Dante

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The Italian city of Ravenna is located in Emilia Romagna area, ten kilometers from the Adriatic sea. The houses in the alleys of the village are neat, bright, clean, perfectly fitted to each other like the pieces of a puzzle. Generosity is known throughout the world Christian churches as if poured around the ancient city.Ravenna attractions

Ravenna attractions. The Basilica of San Vitale

Perhaps this is one of the most famous and important Byzantine churches in Europe. Its unusual design, but is particularly interesting interior. The mosaics of the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna are the greatest works of art that have no equal in the world. Ravenna, Italy

Construction of the Church of San Vitale began in the year 527, after the return of the Bishop of Ravenna from Byzantium. The temple was built by means of the Greek-percenter and was consecrated in honor of Vitali of Milan. Over time, the design of the Basilica had changed. So, in the XIII century was built the bell tower in the XVI century, for fear of flooding, the city decided to raise the whole of the Basilica above ground level.

The Building has specific design features that turned the Church into the standard for later religious buildings in the style of the Carolingian Renaissance. Interior of the Church you can admire for hours. Most of the space is decorated with ornaments in the marble slabs, but all the vaults and circles laid out in Byzantine style mosaics and paintings depict the early stories. Here you can see portraits of the Roman Emperor Justinian and his wife with his entourage, scenes from the old Testament — the phenomenon of Moses of the burning Bush, the sacrifice of Abel, etc.Ravenna city

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Arian baptistry

Arian baptistery built in the VI century when king Teodorico. This event occurred a hundred years later was built the baptistery of Neon. Ravenna (Italy) has two facilities of this kind, which look very similar. Both are small, octagonal shaped, made of the same brick. mosaics of the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna

But the internal decoration of these structures are significantly different. Because the baptistery was intended for the rite of baptism, it is decorated with appropriate images. On the dome is lined with mosaic scene of Christ's baptism. The paintings in the baptistery Ariana performed in geometrizovannym style. The Ostrogoths were noble craftsmen, versed in the art of forging gold, but not in an artistic mosaic. Therefore, the researchers believe that the patterns in the baptistery of Ariana, as, indeed, in the Orthodox baptistry of Neon, was laid out by Orthodox Christians. In addition to the mosaic on the dome in the baptistry there are no more elements.Arian baptistery

The Tomb of Dante

Tourists from all over the world are attracted to Ravenna. The sights of this unique city. For example, outside of Ravenna, at the Basilica. Francis is the tomb of the author of "divine Comedy" the great Dante. Many people wonder why a Florentine was buried in Ravenna. This is a really interesting story.Ravenna attractions

Exile from Florence

According to historians, Dante was involved in the conflict between the Ghibellines and the Guelphs. After the victory over the rival Guelphs divided into two factions - on “black” and “white” and began a fierce struggle among themselves. Dante belonged to the white, who in 1301 was defeated. The poet condemned to exile and appointed a large fine. In case of failure upon return to Florence, under the laws of the time, it could burn at the stake.

Dante, who passionately loved his native Florence, he grieved the link. All the pain of loss he expressed in “Paradise”. After the poet's death in Florence “suddenly” she realized that her deceased citizen was a great national poet, and demanded from the authorities of Ravenna to give him the ashes. In 1519 Pope Leo X ordered the remains of poet, which were to be transported to Florence. The sarcophagus was taken but it was empty.

Unsuccessful return of the dust

As it turned out later, Ravenna Franciscans made a hole in the tomb, was removed from her remains and buried them secretly in the monastery of Sience. In 1810 the monks left the monastery and moved the coffin into Braccioforte, which in our days is not far from the tomb of Dante. The tomb was discovered during construction work in 1865. However, in 1829-m for Dante was built a tomb in Florence. Since it is empty.

Internal structure of the tomb

The tomb of Dante in Ravenna is a narrow and quiet street at the end of which is seen pretty modest, but dignified memorial. It is made in the neoclassical style in 1780 by Camillo Morigia. Inside is an urn with a Latin epitaph, which was built in 1327 Bernardo Canacci. Above the urn is carved bas-relief work of P. Lombardo, which shows the poet, immersed in thoughts. He works sitting at a Desk. Before this bas-relief was part of the inside of the tomb of Dante, located in the Church. Francis. Ravenna, sights which are very carefully protected by the authorities and local residents, can be proud of the priceless monuments, located on its territory.

Mausoleum of Theodoric

This is quite modest in appearance and small in size, the mausoleum is located on the outskirts of the city. It was built by the ostrogothic king for her future resting place. Many locals believe that without this monument is unthinkable Ravenna (Italy). The fact is that the city has not been preserved more purely Gothic monuments. Moreover, Theodoric was not a Christian monarch, turning his tomb into a unique kind of building. mausoleum of Theodoric

Many tourists in the reviews noted that they were struck in Ravenna. The sights of the city are very different. For example, seeing is the mausoleum, no one thinks that this construction can seriously impress, especially after inspection of the monumental basilicas of the city. This is a small tower built of limestone, with a Central dome, the diameter of which does not exceed ten meters. The mausoleum was built on the site of acting in those days, the cemetery is ready, in the suburbs of Ravenna.

When Ravenna had passed into the hands of Roman Emperor Justinian, the remains of Theodoric brought from the mausoleum and began to use the building as a chapel. Therefore, tourists should know that the mausoleum of Theodoric no one is buried: the sarcophagus of dark-red colour is empty.

The construction of the mausoleum duplex, desativada. On the upper floor there is a tomb in the lower section of the chapel. Inside and outside the walls of the mausoleum have no decorations. Inside no decoration, except for the sarcophagus - powerful blocks of porphyry, in which is carved a special “bathtub”. Today the sarcophagus is open, without lid, right in the center of the building.

The dome of the mausoleum

If you happen to be in Ravenna, be sure to visit the mausoleum and note its dome. It is carved from a single piece of stone weighing over three hundred tons. This edifice rise up in those days was impossible, but the builders found an original solution - the mausoleum was completely covered with earth, a huge rolling dome is pulled upward, and then the ground was removed.Ravenna, Italy

We told you just some of the attractions that is famous for Ravenna. The city is a wonderful, interesting places. I hope that you will have the opportunity to visit Italy and see the interesting sights of Ravenna with their own eyes.

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