Basilica of Saint Francis (Ravenna) | church, interesting place, Roman Catholic church

Italy / Emilia-Romagna / Ravenna
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The Basilica of San Francesco is a major church in Ravenna. It was first built in 450 by Neo, bishop of Ravenna, and dedicated to saint Peter and Saint Paul. It was later also known as the Church of the Apostles (Chiesa degli Apostoli). In the second half of the 9th century and over the course of the 10th century, the earlier church was demolished to build a larger one and a tall bell tower, both of which survive. This new church was dedicated to Saint Peter and named San Pietro Maggiore. It was handed over to the Franciscans in 1261 and rededicated to Francis of Assisi.
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Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_San_Francesco,_Ravenna
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Coordinates:   44°24'57"N   12°12'4"E
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