Ravenna Cathedral, also known as the Cattedrale metropolitana della Risurrezione di Nostro Signore Gesù Cristo or Duomo di Ravenna, is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ in the city of Ravenna, Italy. Originally built during the early 5th century by Bishop Ursus of Ravenna, it was originally called the Basilica Ursiana. After undergoing reconstructions, including a major Baroque-style renovation in the 18th century, the cathedral was granted the status of a minor basilica by Pope John XXIII in 1960.
Inside the cathedral, you can find the sarcophagi of Maximianus of Ravenna, Exuperantius of Ravenna and Barbatianus of Ravenna. The cathedral once housed the Throne of Maximian. For those interested in history and architecture, the Ravenna Cathedral offers a unique glimpse into the past.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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