Ravenna Classis Museum & Sant'Apollinare Basilica Tickets

First enter the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, an early Christian temple built in 549 and renowned for its grandiose mosaics in the apse. There you will see the imposing representation of the Transfiguration of Jesus, surrounded by rows of saints and bishops, and Saint Apollinaris himself praying, in a heavenly landscape full of lilies and palm trees.

A few steps away, the Classis Museum awaits you to show you the evolution of Ravenna from its Roman foundation to the Middle Ages. In its rooms you will discover models of ships, marine amulets and recreations of port buildings. An interactive diorama will allow you to understand how the port of Classis connected the city with the whole empire.

During your tour, you will see everyday objects recovered from the seabed, replicas of amphorae and fishing tools, as well as panels narrating the life of the inhabitants and their strong link with the Adriatic. This archaeological perspective enriches the visit to the basilica, showing the commercial and social dimension of ancient Ravenna.

The combination of religious art and maritime archaeology makes this itinerary a complete experience: you will understand how faith and commerce shaped one of the cultural capitals of the Byzantine era in Italy.

By the end of the tour, you will have gained a deep insight into Ravenna, both its spiritual side and the way its port drove the city's development.