The gold of Ravenna's mosaics still shines in London

Judith's passionate words Herrin, one of the most authoritative scholars of Byzantine civilization in world-class and honorary citizen of Ravenna, concluded the two-day event in London that saw the inauguration of the exhibition The Ancient Mosaics of Ravenna. The Collection of Copies. hosted at the headquarters of the Italian Cultural Institute of British capital, directed by Francesco Bongarrà, and made thanks to the contribution of the Ministry of Tourism within the framework of the UNESCO Project: Ravenna, City of Mosaics. An opportunity important for Ravenna, which through art and beauty strengthens the relationship with the British capital also in light of the recent visit of the English Royals, who had already contributed to broadening the interest in the destination. The exhibition will remain open until September 5th. "Moments like the inauguration of an exhibition of this kind brought, together with the presentation by Judith Herrin, are essential for telling and conveying the story and the millennial beauty of our city - underlines the mayor by Ravenna, Alessandro Barattoni - These are opportunities really effective in discovering the cultural heritage that Ravenna has to offer, and a way to build relationships from which could also give rise to new tourism opportunities. This 'two days' was able to arouse great curiosity in the English public". The Savings Bank Foundation was present, strong of a relationship with the British world that also passes from the recent inauguration of the Byron and Risorgimento Museums: "We are strongly convinced - observes Mirella Falconi, president of the Foundation - that Italy and the United Kingdom have a very strong cultural, historical and institutional bond, celebrated from important events in 2024 and 2025 such as the inauguration in Ravenna of the Byron and Risorgimento Museums, a visit by the Royals English and now the exhibition of the Ancient Mosaics of Ravenna in London. A bond that has an exceptional cultural value and a a very high profile tourist prospect, especially now that the doubling of the port will put Ravenna at the centre of intense activities that involve not only the British world, but that Anglo-Saxon in general".