Day: July 6, 2024

Ravenna, a treasure chest of history and beauty that is forward-looking

Mosaics and art treasures Between the 5th and 6th centuries AD, Ravenna was a capital city three times: first as the capital of the Western Roman Empire, then of Theodoric, king of the Goths (493–553 AD) and finally of the Byzantine Empire in Europe. This small provincial territory was transformed into an imperial residence, a … Read more

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