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Ravenna, a city steeped in history and adorned with breathtaking mosaics, holds the secrets of an ancient empire

Background imageRavenna Collection: Empress Theodora / Ravenna

Empress Theodora / Ravenna
EMPRESS THEODORA wife of Justinian

Background imageRavenna Collection: Justinian I (Ravenna)

Justinian I (Ravenna)
JUSTINIAN I

Background imageRavenna Collection: JUSTINIAN I (483-565). Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, 527-565. Emperor Justinian the Great

JUSTINIAN I (483-565). Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, 527-565. Emperor Justinian the Great and his Court. Mid-6th century Byzantine mosaic from San Vitale, Ravenna

Background imageRavenna Collection: Empress Theodora. Basilica of Saint Vitale. Italy

Empress Theodora. Basilica of Saint Vitale. Italy
Empress Theodora I (500-548) with a court of ladies. Mosaic. 6th century. Basilica of Saint Vitale. Ravenna. Italy

Background imageRavenna Collection: PANC2A-00011

PANC2A-00011
Theodora, Empress of the Eastern Roman Empire, and her court. Printed 19th-century halftone reproduction of a mosaic at Ravenna

Background imageRavenna Collection: The 6th century mosaics in the Basilica of Sant Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna

The 6th century mosaics in the Basilica of Sant Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Background imageRavenna Collection: The 6th century mosaics in the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, UNESCO World Heritage Site

The 6th century mosaics in the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

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Mosaics, St. Vitalis church, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Background imageRavenna Collection: Ravenna, Emilia Romagna

Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe

Background imageRavenna Collection: St Agnes / Mosaic / Ravenna

St Agnes / Mosaic / Ravenna
SAINT AGNES Roman martyr

Background imageRavenna Collection: Sacrifice of Abel and Melchizedek (538-545 AD). Basilica of

Sacrifice of Abel and Melchizedek (538-545 AD). Basilica of
Scene of Abrahams life. Abel and Melchizedek bringing their offerings to the altar (538-545 AD). Basilica of St. Vitale. Presbytery. South wall. Rabenna. Italy

Background imageRavenna Collection: Byzantine Emperor Constantine IV (652-658) and his retinue

Byzantine Emperor Constantine IV (652-658) and his retinue
Constantine IV (652-685). Byzantine Emperor from and his retinue granting privilege to the Ravennate church. Mosaic. Basilica of Sant Apollinare in Classe. Ravenna. Italy

Background imageRavenna Collection: Market in the Gate of Ravenna in Bologna. Street traders. Mi

Market in the Gate of Ravenna in Bologna. Street traders. Mi
Market in the Gate of Ravenna in Bologna. Street traders. Frontispiece of codex Marticola dei Mercanti, 1470. Museo Civico. Bologna. Italy

Background imageRavenna Collection: Detail of Mosaic Floor in Basilica San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy

Detail of Mosaic Floor in Basilica San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy
Detail view of mosaic floor in Basilica (Church) of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy. Early Christian Byzantine Art and Architecture. Unesco World Heritage Site

Background imageRavenna Collection: Emperor Justinian and his Court. ca. 547. ITALY

Emperor Justinian and his Court. ca. 547. ITALY. Ravenna. San Vitale. Early Byzantine art. Mosaic

Background imageRavenna Collection: ITALY. Ravenna. Basilica of Sant Apollinare Nuovo

ITALY. Ravenna. Basilica of Sant Apollinare Nuovo. The Pharisee and the publican in the Temple door

Background imageRavenna Collection: RAVENNA: SHIPS AT CLASSIS. Copy of mosaic, early 6th century A

RAVENNA: SHIPS AT CLASSIS. Copy of mosaic, early 6th century A.D. Basilica of Saint Apollinare Nuovo

Background imageRavenna Collection: Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Ravenna, Church of San Vitale, lunette mosaic, Abrahams Hospitality

Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Ravenna, Church of San Vitale, lunette mosaic, Abrahams Hospitality
Italy - Emilia-Romagna - Ravenna. Church of San Vitale (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1996). Lunette mosaic, 5th century, Abrahams Hospitality

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Owen Jones Byzantine 30
Designs from mosaics and marble pavements in Rome, Venice, Ravenna and Monreale

Background imageRavenna Collection: An interior showing extensive mosaic work, 6th century Chiesa di San Vitale

An interior showing extensive mosaic work, 6th century Chiesa di San Vitale, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Background imageRavenna Collection: Ravenna Travel Poster, c. 1925 (colour litho)

Ravenna Travel Poster, c. 1925 (colour litho)
1126464 Ravenna Travel Poster, c.1925 (colour litho) by Ballerio, Osvaldo (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage travel poster by Osvaldo Ballerio of Ravenna)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Dante / Tomb / Ravenna

Dante / Tomb / Ravenna
DANTE ALIGHIERI Italian poets tomb at Ravenna Date: 1265 - 1321

Background imageRavenna Collection: Adoration of the Kings. 6th c. ITALY. Ravenna

Adoration of the Kings. 6th c. ITALY. Ravenna. San Apollinare Nuovo. Early Byzantine art. Mosaic

Background imageRavenna Collection: Piazza Duomo, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Piazza Duomo, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Background imageRavenna Collection: The Chiesa di San Vitale, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

The Chiesa di San Vitale, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Background imageRavenna Collection: Mosaic depicting the Three Kings bringing gifts to the Holy Child

Mosaic depicting the Three Kings bringing gifts to the Holy Child, 6th century basilica di Sant Apollinare Nuovo, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Background imageRavenna Collection: Basilica di San Vitale

Basilica di San Vitale, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Background imageRavenna Collection: Cathedral, Ravenna

Cathedral, Ravenna, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Background imageRavenna Collection: Piazza Popolo

Piazza Popolo, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Background imageRavenna Collection: Italy Emilia Romagna Ravenna Basilica Saint Vitale chorus mosaic - the empress Theodora

Italy Emilia Romagna Ravenna Basilica Saint Vitale chorus mosaic - the empress Theodora and her court - Particular of Empress Theodora before 547

Background imageRavenna Collection: Emperor Justinian I - Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna

Emperor Justinian I - Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna
Detail of The Emperor Justinian I (483-565), from the mosaic in the apse in the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Background imageRavenna Collection: Byzantine mosaics inside the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy

Byzantine mosaics inside the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy

Background imageRavenna Collection: Ravenna Bridge, Viaduct of Hollentalbahn train, Breitnau, Hollental Valley, Black Forest

Ravenna Bridge, Viaduct of Hollentalbahn train, Breitnau, Hollental Valley, Black Forest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Background imageRavenna Collection: The Garden of Even ceiling, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy

The Garden of Even ceiling, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy

Background imageRavenna Collection: Interior view of Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy

Interior view of Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy

Background imageRavenna Collection: Interior of Basilica of San Vitale, which has important examples of early Christian

Interior of Basilica of San Vitale, which has important examples of early Christian Byzantine art and architecture. Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy

Background imageRavenna Collection: Basilica of San Vitale, which has important examples of early Christian Byzantine art

Basilica of San Vitale, which has important examples of early Christian Byzantine art, Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy

Background imageRavenna Collection: 8th Army engineers begin the construction of a new bridge over the river Uniti outside

8th Army engineers begin the construction of a new bridge over the river Uniti outside Ravenna, Italy. December 1944

Background imageRavenna Collection: Lady in Waiting of Empress Theodora - Basilica of San Vitale

Lady in Waiting of Empress Theodora - Basilica of San Vitale
Lady in Waiting of the Empress Theodora - from the impressive Byzantine mosaic of of the Empress and her suite, at the Basilica San Vitale, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Date: 6th century

Background imageRavenna Collection: Bishop Maximianus - Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna

Bishop Maximianus - Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna
Detail - The face of Bishop Maximianus (Maximian) of Ravenna (499556) from the impressive Byzantine mosaic of Emperor Justinian I and his suite, at the Basilica San Vitale, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna

Background imageRavenna Collection: Ravenna - Basilica di S. Apollinare in Classe - Sarcophagus

Ravenna - Basilica di S. Apollinare in Classe - Sarcophagus
Ravenna, Italy - Basilica di S.Apollinare in Classe - Sarcophagus of Archbishop Theodore, Basilica of Saint Apollinaris in Classe (6th century). Date: 6th century

Background imageRavenna Collection: An illustration of Dante Alighieri on the wall of the '

An illustration of Dante Alighieri on the wall of the " Biblioteca Casa di Oriani" library in the historical cask of Ravenna, Italy

Background imageRavenna Collection: The interior dome of the San Vitales Basilica, with Baroque frescoes

The interior dome of the San Vitales Basilica, with Baroque frescoes and Byzantine mosaics, Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy

Background imageRavenna Collection: Kuckucksnest building, Hotel of Hofgut Sternen, Breitnau, Hollental Valley, Black Forest

Kuckucksnest building, Hotel of Hofgut Sternen, Breitnau, Hollental Valley, Black Forest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Background imageRavenna Collection: Zollhaus building at Hofgut Sternen, Breitnau, Hollental Valley, Black Forest, Baden-Wurttemberg

Zollhaus building at Hofgut Sternen, Breitnau, Hollental Valley, Black Forest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Background imageRavenna Collection: Goethehaus buidling at Hofgut Sternen, Breitnau, Hollental Valley, Black Forest

Goethehaus buidling at Hofgut Sternen, Breitnau, Hollental Valley, Black Forest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Background imageRavenna Collection: Europe, Italy, Emilia-Romagna. Inside the abbazia di Pomposa

Europe, Italy, Emilia-Romagna. Inside the abbazia di Pomposa

Background imageRavenna Collection: Europe, Italy, Emilia-Romagna. Mosaico fo the basilica San Vitale in Ravenna

Europe, Italy, Emilia-Romagna. Mosaico fo the basilica San Vitale in Ravenna

Background imageRavenna Collection: Basilica di Santa'Apollinare, Ravenna, Emilia- Romagna, Italy

Basilica di Santa'Apollinare, Ravenna, Emilia- Romagna, Italy
Basilica di SantA'Apollinare, Ravenna, Emilia- Romagna, Italy

Background imageRavenna Collection: Basilica di Sant´Apollinare, Ravenna, Emilia- Romagna, Italy

Basilica di Sant´Apollinare, Ravenna, Emilia- Romagna, Italy
Basilica di Sant'Apollinare, Ravenna, Emilia- Romagna, Italy

Background imageRavenna Collection: Brisighella, Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe. The clocktower on the hill

Brisighella, Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe. The clocktower on the hill

Background imageRavenna Collection: Brisighella, Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy Europe. The medieval fortress at dusk

Brisighella, Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy Europe. The medieval fortress at dusk

Background imageRavenna Collection: Fishing hut in the salt lagoon of the Pialassa della Baiona near Ravenna, Emilia Romagna

Fishing hut in the salt lagoon of the Pialassa della Baiona near Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy

Background imageRavenna Collection: Ravenna, Chiesas Vitale, Interno (b/w photo)

Ravenna, Chiesas Vitale, Interno (b/w photo)
8674634 Ravenna, Chiesas Vitale, Interno (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ravenna, Chiesas Vitale, Interno)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Architecture: view of the Romanesque Abbey of San Silvestro (Sylvestre)

Architecture: view of the Romanesque Abbey of San Silvestro (Sylvestre) of Nonantola founded in 752 ap. JC
VEN5027338 Architecture: view of the Romanesque Abbey of San Silvestro (Sylvestre) of Nonantola founded in 752 ap. JC. Region of Modene



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Ravenna, a city steeped in history and adorned with breathtaking mosaics, holds the secrets of an ancient empire. It was here that Empress Theodora, a woman of great influence and power, left her mark on Ravenna's legacy. Alongside her husband Justinian I, they transformed this once modest town into a center of Byzantine art and culture. One cannot help but be captivated by the Basilica of Saint Vitale, where Empress Theodora's image is immortalized in stunning mosaics. These intricate works of art depict her regal presence and showcase the grandeur she brought to Ravenna. The Basilica of Sant Apollinare Nuovo also boasts remarkable 6th-century mosaics that transport visitors back in time. As one gazes upon these masterpieces, it becomes evident why Ravenna has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. St Agnes mosaic is another gem found within Ravenna's borders. This exquisite artwork tells the story of faith and devotion through its vibrant colors and meticulous craftsmanship. Emperor Justinian himself can be seen depicted alongside his courtiers in various artworks scattered throughout Ravenna. Their images serve as reminders of their reign over this prosperous city during the 6th century. But it is not only emperors who are celebrated through art in Ravenna; even biblical stories come to life on its walls. The Sacrifice of Abel and Melchizedek mural transports viewers back to ancient times when these tales were revered for their moral teachings. And let us not forget about Byzantine Emperor Constantine IV, whose retinue can still be admired today through captivating mosaics that have stood the test of time. Ravenna stands proudly as Emilia Romagna's crown jewel—a place where history intertwines with artistic brilliance. Its mosaics tell stories that transcend centuries, leaving visitors awe-inspired by their beauty and the rich tapestry of Ravenna's past.

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