Battistero degli Ariani

Name: Battistero degli Ariani
Address: Piazzetta degli Ariani, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna
Telephone: +39 0544 543724
Rating: 4.60

Tourist attraction • Church • Cultural landmark

Octogonal structure ordered by Ostrogothic ruler Theodoric, now about 2m below modern ground level. People often mention mosaics, small,

Address

Piazzetta degli Ariani, 48121 Ravenna RA, Italy

Website

www.musei.emiliaromagna.beniculturali.it

Contact

+39 0544 543724

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

Saturday: 9 am to 12 pm, 2 to 5 pm
Sunday: 9 am to 12 pm, 2 to 5 pm
Monday: 9 am to 12 pm
Tuesday: 9 am to 12 pm
Wednesday: 9 am to 12 pm
Thursday: 9 am to 12 pm
Friday: 9 am to 12 pm

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5/5 John S. 2 years ago on Google
Fantastic .I would suggest if you are looking at all the Ravenna mosaics go here first.Its a small room with a limited number allowed and may close early in the day (possibly noon ,depends maybe on the month you are there) Have euro coins as the entrance ticket is bought from a vending machine outside the baptistery
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1/5 Tijsmaes1997 10 months ago on Google
Scandalous! My girlfriends shorts were too 'short'. They were nothing special, just very normal shorts and about the same length as an average male short. All the other churches and the Cathedral had no problems with it at all! Personnel was extremely unfriendly and just started shouting. Don't come here!
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2/5 Ellie E. 7 months ago on Google
Rip off. 3€ per person and literally just one mosaic on the ceiling in a small room with old looking walls. Not worth it. See the other mosaics elsewhere.
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5/5 Petr S. 4 years ago on Google
A small building from the late 5th century, a little bit "in the shadow" of other Ravenna´s churches with mosaics. Beautiful ceiling mosaic depicting the baptism of Jesus Christ inspired by very similar mosaic in Neonian Baptistery. Definitely worth a visit.
4/5 Douglas J. 4 years ago on Google
A great start to a walk through Ravenna's mosaic treasures. Small in scale but no less amazing the artistry.
5/5 Joanna 2 years ago on Google
One of must see of the monuments in Ravenna. Great, magnificent scene at the celling shows the baptism of Jesus. The place is small, good to step by in the way to the basilica.
4/5 CHOCCY B. 4 years ago on Google
FANTASTIC BAPTISTRY AROUND THE 5TH CENTURY. SMALL BUT VERY BEAUTIFUL. SUPERB MOSAIC.
5/5 Robert T. 2 years ago on Google
Small but stunningly beautiful. Purchase ticket at stand next to entrance (a little like parking lot stand). Only takes coins.
5/5 Luka T. 2 years ago on Google
This one is not part of the "all-in-one" ticket, but for 2€ it is totally worth it! I suggest visiting it BEFORE battistero Neon, if you want to follow the (hi)story of the religious tensions between Arians and Orthodox.
5/5 Lucian P. 6 years ago on Google
Very small, but wonderful 5th century mosaics on top
5/5 Andrei D. 1 year ago on Google
Cool mosaics in the centre of Ravenna. The staff was really friendly and helpful.
5/5 Maggie K. 1 year ago on Google
Beautiful mosaics
5/5 Ashish 1 year ago on Google
Good
5/5 Xenia B. 8 months ago on Google
You step into the small bapistry and your eyes light up towards the ceiling. Worth visiting for the early mosaics if you can fit it into your schedule (the opening hours are a bit inconvenient)
5/5 Uros G. 5 months ago on Google
Beautiful mosaics.