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we came here with a group...and it was marvelous experience to visit a church and remain a memories of ancient medevial times...nice church with calm atmosphere and we take very good tour and enjoy in a story of tourist guide..
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Date of experience: July 2019
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The beautiful Church of Santa Maria Maggiore is located in the city center, in a small square just behind the apse of San Vitale. The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore was erected by Bishop Ecclesius between 525 and 532, and rebuilt in 1671 in baroque style on the basis of a design by Pietro Grossi. The facade, with salients, is devoid of decorations. In the brick wall, the simple portal opens in the center and, more elsewhere, a rectangular window. The cylindrical beautiful and interesting bell-tower dates back to the 9th-10th century. The church hosts late-Renaissance paintings and sculptures ( mosaic with the image of the Madonna and child seated ), and the tomb of the Ravenna architect Camillo Morigia (1743-1795). At the bottom of the left aisle, it is possible to admire a painting by Luca Longhi, who portrays Saint Paul visiting Saint Agatha in prison. The interesting thing about Santa Maria Maggiore Church is that Altar is dedicated to Our Lady of Tumors and is a common belief that we can be cured of cancer.…
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Date of experience: November 2019
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This church is right outside the complex for the UNESCO sites of San Vitale and the mausoleum Galla Placidia. It is rather plainly decorated inside in comparison to the other structures.
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Date of experience: July 2019
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The Weak Knee Traveler wrote a review Oct 2017
Singapore, Singapore11,794 contributions700 helpful votes
This is a nice little church located opposite Basilica di S. Vitale. It is free and hence good for a short visit even though it doesn't have impressive mosaic like the Basilica. As it is quiet, it is a good place for prayer.
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Date of experience: October 2017
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Compared to the spectacular basilicas with mosaics, this church is a little plain, but have a look if you are walking by. Part of our mosaic tour of Ravenna. We started with a list and only actually missed one attraction in three days. Every attraction except one out of town was reached by walking in close proximity to the historic city center. We did not move the car one time, other than to arrive and leave town. Print some papers in advance from the internet and carry them with you to help you understand what you are looking at. Buy a nice photo book to take home and continue your studies.…
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Date of experience: September 2017
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