BASILICA OF SANT'APOLLINARE IN CLASSE
PRESENTATION AND EXTERIOR
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Its designation "in Classe," which distinguishes it from the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo of the same name, is related to its location. In fact, it was built in the 6th century...
INTERIOR
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The interior of the Basilica is really large, with three naves, some as long as 55 meters – or 180 feet – and as high as 30 meters or 100 feet. The aisles are delineated by two colonnades...
INTERIOR AND SIDE NAVES
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As you walk down the two side aisles of the basilica, I suggest you pause to admire the ten ancient sarcophagi placed along the walls.
You should know that nine of these held the remains of important...
