Basilica of San Francesco, Ravenna

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The Basilica of San Francesco in Ravenna is a historic medieval church renowned for its association with Dante Alighieri and its evocative, partially flooded crypt.

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Label Occurrences
Basilica of San Francesco, Ravenna canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Roman Catholic church
basilica
church
affiliation Franciscan Order NERFINISHED
architecturalStyle Romanesque
early Christian basilica
associatedWith Dante Alighieri NERFINISHED
cityPatronageContext linked to Ravenna’s medieval religious life
constructionEnd 6th century
constructionStart 5th century
country Italy
cryptWaterSource high water table
dedicatedTo Saint Francis of Assisi NERFINISHED
denomination Roman Catholic
floorLevel lower than present street level
function place of Dante’s funerary ceremonies
governingDiocese Archdiocese of Ravenna-Cervia NERFINISHED
hasFeature bell tower
crypt below presbytery
crypt often filled with water
simple brick façade
three-aisled basilican plan
visible fish swimming in crypt water
heritageStatus national monument of Italy
knownFor association with Dante Alighieri
medieval architecture
partially flooded crypt
locatedIn Emilia-Romagna
Ravenna NERFINISHED
historic centre of Ravenna
material brick
nearbySite Dante’s Tomb NERFINISHED
Quadrarco di Braccioforte NERFINISHED
originalDedication Apostles Saints Peter and Paul NERFINISHED
parish Parrocchia di San Francesco, Ravenna NERFINISHED
partOf UNESCO World Heritage Site Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna NERFINISHED
publicAccess yes
rebuiltIn 10th century
13th century
religiousTradition Latin Church NERFINISHED
rite Roman Rite
UNESCOInscriptionYear 1996
UNESCOWorldHeritageStatus inscribed
usedFor cultural events
religious services
tourist visits

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Dante's Tomb locatedNear Basilica of San Francesco, Ravenna
Archdiocese of Ravenna-Cervia contains Basilica of San Francesco, Ravenna