Sant'Apollinare Nuovo: A Barbarian's Gift, an Emperor'sFiddle, and a Saint's

Originally dedicated to the enigmatic figure of 'Christ the Redeemer', this Arian church saw its first life under the rule of the Ostrogoth king, Theodoric the Great. However, it was given a new identity by Emperor Flavius Vitalianus and now houses the relics of Saint Apollinaris. But it's not all peas and roses; the facade whispers secrets of the 16th century, while the tower hums the 10th century's tune. Over the years, it's been given a fresh coat, the present apse being the original one. Yet, it wasn't all smooth sailing; World War II saw its share of the church's misfortune, but it was later nursed back to health.

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