13/05/2023
Basilica di San Giovanni Evangelista
The original Basilica di Sam Giovanni Evangelista was built in the 5th century. It was older than most religious sites in Ravenna. However, in the Second World War, the local train station was the site of a strategic bombing, most of which missed and destroyed much of this church.
It was faithfully restored in the years since, with several original parts, such as the interior columns, placed back where they belong. Incredibly, there are still some mosaics, which date back to the early 13th century, that you can stare at in utter wonderment.
The several mosaics explore medieval tales, historical stories, and even mythical animals. Complementing these are frescoes from the 1300s.
