Architecture

Basilica of San Vitale, bell tower

Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Basilica di San Vitale [Italian]
campanile [Italian]
Basilica of San Vitale, bell tower

Architecture

The bell tower (campanile) was originally the southern stair tower of the nartex and was modified several times. The upper storey and the roof were added in 1688.

structure overview
architectural element(s)

Architecture: Basilica of San Vitale

built
526-547
style/period
work type form/concept
material
technique

Specifications

Specifications: Basilica of San Vitale

number cupolas
1
cupolas/domes
height (outer)
28.7 m
diameter (outer)
15.7 m
number towers
1
towers
bell tower
bells number
4

Geography

local language location name
location:
Ravenna [Italian]
Ravèna [Emiliano-Romagnolo]
country:
Italia [Italian]
historical affiliations

UNESCO World Heritage Site

type
cultural
criteria
I, II, III, IV
designation
reference
788

Image characteristics

maximum image resolution
3,329 × 5,176  pixel
28.2 × 43.8 cm (300 dpi)
capture date
image processing
colour corrected
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