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Saint'Apollinare Nuovo Basilica
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- Location and Access
- Located in Ravenna's old town, via di Roma
- Hidden behind flowerbed, accessible through cloister
- Contains unique chest with precious gems and gold
- Historical Development
- Built by Gothic king Theoderic (493-526) as palatine basilica
- Converted to Catholicism in 561 under St. Martin
- Named "Saint'Apollinare Nuovo" in 9th century for relics transfer
- Architectural Features
- Sidewalls covered with sparkling tesserae creating vibrant light
- Contains lost apse mosaics from 7th-8th century
- Features distinctive "bird's-eye view" civitas Classis
- Mosaic Content
- Upper band shows scenes of Christ's life with miracles and Passion
- Christ depicted in gold and purple with crossed halo
- Lower band features saints in two-dimensional, de-fleshed silhouettes
- Martyrs and virgins advance rhythmically towards Christ and Virgin