19 Essential Italian Churches: Quick Facts

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Milan Cathedral

The Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy, features an octagonal structure with arched windows and brick walls, surrounded by a cobblestone courtyard and trees.

The ornate facade of San Giovanni in Laterano church in Italy, featuring tall columns, arched doorways, and statues lining the roof above the entrance.

Basilica of Santa Croce

San Marco Basilica

The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe near Ravenna, Italy, features a brick facade with arched windows and a round bell tower, surrounded by trees and greenery.

The Papal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Assisi, Italy, features a tall bell tower and ornate facade with a rose window, overlooking a valley and surrounding countryside.

The Church of the Gesu in Rome, Italy, with its ornate Baroque facade illuminated by bright morning sunlight, stands between neighboring buildings.

The Florence Baptistery of Saint John in Italy, an octagonal building with green and white marble exterior, arched windows, and ornate bronze doors, stands in a city square.

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