Ravenna city of mosaic

Discover the places where the mosaic art is enclosed

Ravenna is known all over the world for its priceless heritage of early Christian-Byzantine mosaics, which are still shining inside its millenary buildings.
Mosaic is the beating heart of the city’s culture: an art that has evolved up to the present day.

Vista della Domus dei Tappeti di PIetra.
La scultura a mosaico Roto B.
Le mani di una mosaicista con martellina e tessere di marmo.
Mosaic Database

Explore the Mosaic Catalogue

A fundamental tool of knowlege, study and valorisation of the ancient and contemporary international mosaic decorations.

The cataloguing records, compiled by CIDM (International Documentation Centre on the Mosaic of the Mar-Art Museum of Ravenna), hosted on the Regional Catalogue of Cultural Heritage – PatER, are following the ministerial standards defined by the Central Institute for Catalogue and Documentation and the Central Institute for the Single Catalogue.
The cataloguing records are in italian language.

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Mosaic Experience

Explore all the activities in the city of mosaic

There are daily or periodic events in Ravenna, such as the Biennale of Contemporary Mosaics. Occasions in which you can admire, learn about and explore the world of mosaic art.

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Experience Mosaic
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Ravenna, panoramica dell'interno del Mausoleo di Galla Placidia.
Guided tours

Mosaico di Notte 2025

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Mosaic Stories

Dettaglio della volta del Mausoleo di Galla Placidia
Mosaic stories

Exhibition of the collection of copies of ancient mosaics of Ravenna – London 2025

From 15 July to 5 September 2025, the Italian Cultural Institute of London will host THE ANCIENT MOSAICS OF RAVENNA – The collection of the copies.

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L'opera musiva La Seconda Genesi di Jerry Carter.
Mosaic stories

Jerry Carter in Ravenna

In October 2024, American artist Jerry Carter, creator of the Second Genesis artwork located in the Parco della Pace (lit. Peace Park), returned to Ravenna after many years, accompanied by his family. On this occasion, he gave a video interview.

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Tre mattonelle Fiori di Ravenna Città amica delle donne.
Mosaic stories

I Fiori di Ravenna-Città amica delle donne

I Fiori di Ravenna-Città amica delle donne sono fiori a mosaico nati dalla collaborazione tra Linea Rosa, CIDM e le mosaiciste di CNA Ravenna.

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Le copie dei mosaici antichi esposti in una mostra.
Mosaic stories

The Copies of the Ancient Mosaics of Ravenna

Since 1951 the Exhibition of Copies of the Ancient Mosaics has allowed the mosaics of Ravenna to tour the world.

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Mosaico pavimentale in opus scutulatum.
Mosaic stories

A brief history of mosaic

A brief history of mosaic from origins to the present day.

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