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Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of BracciofortevsBasilica di San Vitale
Both Dante's Tomb and Basilica San Vitale are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Basilica San Vitale scores significantly higher than Dante's Tomb. Basilica San Vitale ranks #1 in Ravenna with approval from 5 reviews such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte
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Frommer's "Just off Piazza Garibaldi, the humble temple containing the remains of Dante Alighieri, "the divine poet," was built in 1780 and graced with a simple marble bas-relief." Full review
Frommer's "The simple tomb, erected in 1780, is inscribed with a harsh reprimand to the Florentines...“Here in this corner lies Dante, exiled from his native land, born to Florence, an unloving mother."" Full review
Fodor's "The tomb of Dante is in a small neoclassical building next door to the large church of St. Francis. Exiled from his native Florence, the author of The Divine Comedy died here in 1321. " Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"His tomb is crowned with a classical monument built in the 18C." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Italian poet Dante Alighieri is entombed in this small mausoleum in Ravenna, and his hometown of Florence has never been too happy about it. " Full review
Frommer's "The simple tomb, erected in 1780, is inscribed with a harsh reprimand to the Florentines...“Here in this corner lies Dante, exiled from his native land, born to Florence, an unloving mother.”" Full review
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Fodor's "The octagonal church of San Vitale was built in AD 547, after the Byzantines conquered the city, and its interior shows a strong Byzantine influence." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Consecrated in 547 by Archbishop Maximian, this architectural masterpiece bears witness to the splendid opulence and use of light characteristic of late Antiquity." Full review
Afar Magazine "This basilica was completed in the year 584 and displays an amazing celing and walls around it that are made up of millions of small mosaic tiles." Full review
Atlas Obscura "This 6th-century church has the largest and best-preserved collection of Byzantine mosaics outside Constantinople. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Basilica of San Vitale, completed in 548. It is one of the most important examples of early Christian Byzantine art and architecture in Europe, famous for its mosaic art." Full review
Frommer's "Endowed with a halo to indicate his role as head of church and state, Justinian stands next to a clean-shaven Christ, perched atop the world, flanked by saints and angels. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of Ravenna’s most emblematic sites and an enduring example of early Christian Byzantine art and architecture, the UNESCO-protected Basilica di San Vitale is a 6th-century church that’s well worth visiting to admire the octagonal exterior and the colorful mosaics that adorn the interior"
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