Torre Civica

Torre Civica is a tower in Ravenna, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna. Torre Civica is situated nearby to the building Palazzo Pompili, as well as near the shopping center Mercato Coperto.

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Type: Tower
Description: tower in Ravenna, Italy
Also known as: “leaning tower of Ravenna”, “Torre Civica (Ravenna)”, and “Torre Comunale (Ravenna)”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Basilica of San Vitale and Mausoleum of Galla Placidia.

Basilica of San Vitale

Church

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The Basilica of San Vitale is a late antique church in Ravenna, Italy. The sixth-century church is an important surviving example of early Byzantine art and architecture, and its mosaics in particular are some of the most-studied works in Byzantine art. Basilica of San Vitale is situated 330 metres northwest of Torre Civica.

Mausoleum of Galla Placidia

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The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia is a Late Antique Roman building in Ravenna, Italy, built between 425 and 450. It was added to the World Heritage List together with seven other structures in Ravenna in 1996. Mausoleum of Galla Placidia is situated 320 metres northwest of Torre Civica.

Arian Baptistery

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The Arian Baptistry in Ravenna, Italy is a Christian baptismal building that was erected by the Ostrogothic King Theodoric the Great between the end of the 5th century and the beginning of the 6th century A.D, at the same time as the Basilica of Sant' Apollinare Nuovo. Arian Baptistery is situated 200 metres east of Torre Civica.