Jubilee 2025 in Ravenna: Itineraries of Faith, Accessibility and History

Jubilee Itineraries in Ravenna

Discover the tours of art and faith led by Cinzia Tittarelli for an Accessible Jubilee for All.

Jubilee Itineraries in Ravenna with Guide Cinzia Tittarelli

Proposals for Itineraries between Art and Faith

 

 

Itinerary 1: Roman Ravenna (half-day)

  • Duration: About 3 hours on foot
  • Visited Monuments: Basilica of San Vitale, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Cathedral, Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, Neoniano Baptistery
  • Entrance fees: €11.50 per person (reduced €1, free up to 6 years, €2 for children 6-10 years old)

Itinerary 2: Roman Ravenna (full day)

  • Duration: About 5 hours on foot
  • Visited Monuments: Half-day itinerary + Archiepiscopal Museum and further insights into Neoniano Baptistery and Cathedral

Itinerary 3: Roman and Byzantine Ravenna

  • Duration: About 6 hours
  • In addition: Visit to the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare in Classe (6km from Ravenna, entrance fee is €5, free up to 18 years of age)

Dante Zone (included in all itineraries)

  • Dante Alighieri’s Tomb and Franciscan Cloisters
  • Church of San Francesco, with its flooded crypt, a symbol of the bond between Ravenna and water

An Accessible Jubilee for All

Thanks to the “Giubileo for All” initiative, Ravenna offers a unique experience by combining spirituality, art and accessibility. Experience an engaging and inclusive tour with guide Cinzia Tittarelli!

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What is the Jubilee and Why Was it Established?

Historical Origins of the Jubilee

In the Catholic Church, the Jubilee is the year of the Remission of Sins and Plenary Indulgence. The term derives from the Hebrew Jobel (ram), referring to the horn of a ram used in sacred ceremonies. The Jubilee year is dedicated to Christ and is commonly referred to as the “Holy Year” for the solemn sacred rites and promotion of a holy life.

From Jewish Jubilee to Christian Jubilee

The Jewish tradition provided for a jubilee year every 50 years, with the rest of the land and return of property to ensure social equity. The start of the Jubilee was announced with the sound of the Jobel, the horn of a ram.

The Establishment of the Christian Jubilee

The first Christian Jubilee was established in 1300 by Pope Boniface VIII with the bull Antiquorum habet fida relatio. Over the centuries, the duration has been modified, now culminating into the Jubilee representing a moment of spiritual renewal and welcome for the pilgrims.

“Like the Romans, their exercise much,
the Jubilee Year over the Bridge
there have to pass the people, an orderly throng…”
(Inferno XVIII, 28-33 – Dante Alighieri)

Ravenna and the Jubilee 2025: A Journey of Faith and Accessibility

Why Ravenna?

Ravenna, the “city of mosaics,” boasts 8 paleo-Christian monuments declared UNESCO World Heritage sites. Thanks to the “Giubileo for All” initiative promoted by the CEI, the Jubilee 2025 in Ravenna becomes an event accessible to all. The experience includes:

  • Tactile and multisensory panels for people with visual and hearing disabilities.
  • Accessible videos in Italian and English, with subtitles, LIS and International Sign.
  • Inclusive bikes and glasses for colorblind visitors.

The theme of Jubilee 2025 is Hope, perfectly represented by the mosaics of Ravenna, a symbol of light and transcendence.

The Unmissable Monuments of Jubilee 2025 in Ravenna

Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo
Built by the Ostrogoth King Theodoric at the beginning of the 6th century, it preserves unique mosaics, including the famous processions of Virgins and Martyrs.

Basilica of San Vitale
One of the most important examples of Byzantine art in the West, with the famous mosaics of Justinian and Theodora.

Basilica of Sant’Apollinare in Classe
Dedicated to the first bishop of Ravenna, it hosts the extraordinary representation of Christ’s Transfiguration.

Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
Built in the 5th century, its starry sky inspired Cole Porter to compose Night and Day.

Neoniano Baptistery
One of the oldest Christian monuments in Ravenna, with frescoes and mosaics celebrating the baptism of Christ.

Archiepiscopal Museum and Chapel of Sant’Andrea
Houses the Ivory Chair and the splendid Orante Virgin, extraordinary examples of Byzantine art.


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