Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista

Built by the Ostrogothic King Theodoric the Great between the end of the 5th century and the beginning of the 6th century.

Built in the 6th century as an Arian cathedral, it has been quite drastically altered since then, featuring now a Baroque façade.

A Baroque church, originating from the 6th century.

Cross-shaped structure housing contains three sarcophagi. The largest one used to contain remains of Galla Placidia, sister of Honorius and Empress of Rome. Galla, who died in 450 AD, is one of history's most powerful women.

The huge church of San Vitale has mosaics everywhere. It was built in 547, it is considered a major monument in Western art history.

It was built by Venetians in 1457. A public garden is laid out inside the walls of the fortress.