RAVENNA Italy and Mosaics

Mosaics Ravenna Italy

Our primary focus in Ravenna was to see examples of the famous 1,500 year-old churches with Byzantine mosaics. We were not disappointed in the quality of the works.

On the way to the museum, we had a quick look at the poet Dante Alighieri's tomb.

Dante Alighieri's tomb

Inside Dante Alighieri's tomb

Next, we grabbed a map from the friendly tourist office staff and we headed to the Museum (Mausoleo di Galla Placidia) for a quick look at the mosaic work in the Baptistery (see also top photo).







































































Next we hurried to the Basilica of San Vitale. The church was built in the years 526-547. It is famous for its Byzantine mosaics considered among the best outside Constantinople.

Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna Italy

While most were looking up, I also noticed the floors.

























Travel notes

You need a ticket to visit the monuments. We got ours in the museum shop.
The museum has toilets on the first floor (second floor in US).
Suggestion, if pressed for time, head for the Basilica di San Vitale.










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