Duomo di Ravenna

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The Duomo di Ravenna, officially known as the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, stands as a testament to the city’s rich religious heritage. Originally erected in the early 5th century as the Basilica Ursiana, it was rebuilt in the Baroque style after suffering damage in the early 16th‑century Battle of Ravenna. The cathedral now houses the sarcophagi of prominent local saints such as Maximianus and Exuperantius, and features a bell tower that houses four historic bells tuned to D minor. As a minor basilica since 1960, it continues to serve as the seat of the Archbishops of Ravenna‑Cervia and welcomes visitors to admire its stunning interior mosaics, intricate stone carvings, and the faint echo of centuries of worship. Shielded from modern commercial bustle, the cathedral offers a quiet place of reflection amid Ravenna’s mosaic‑filled heritage, drawing history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and pilgrims alike.