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| Mosaics Ravenna Italy |
On the way to the museum, we had a quick look at the poet Dante Alighieri's tomb.
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| Dante Alighieri's tomb |
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| 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.
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| 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.
See the other cities we visited in ITALY
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