Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
8 expert reviews
“The mosaics displayed in this church date from the early 6th century, making them slightly older than those in San Vitale.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's
"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."
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"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."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Built by Theodoric between 493 and 526, this basilica has a nave and two aisles separated by Corinthian columns."
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Frommer's
"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. On the left side of the nave, reserved for..."
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Frommer's
"What is now a landlocked suburb surrounded by pine groves about 6km (3 3/4 miles) south of the city was at one time the port of the capital of the Western empire. This huge 6th-century..."
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