When Theodoric was still reigning, he ordered the Basilica of St Apollinaris at Classis to be built, outside the walls of the ancient port, for the Arians , although it was later to become a Catholic Church. The interior is solemn and grandiose; the apse mosaics represent Ravenna's patron saint preaching, surrounded by views of Ravenna. The walls of the nave are completely covered in mosaics. The upper part shows scenes from the life and passion of Our Lord, and the lower part contains stunning processions of Martyrs and Virgins from the Byzantine period. The church, a basilica from 549 with a cylindrical bell tower, dominates the surrounding countryside. Location : Classe Distance from Hotel City - Milano Marittima : 16 km / 00h19
