Only a walk inside some of its churches will reveal the city’s stunning and colorful Byzantine mosaics! Ravenna, in ...

The mosaics on the walls and ceilings of San Vitale sit at a tipping point in time, when European art shifted from the style of ancient Rome to that of the Middle Ages. Above the altar ...

On the other side, another procession of 26 martyrs is believed to be the oldest existing mosaic depicting the New Testament. 2 p.m. Walk five minutes over to Via San Vitale, 17, to the National ...

The mosaics on the walls and ceilings of San Vitale reflect a tipping point in time, when European art shifted from the style of ancient Rome to that of the Middle Ages. Above the altar ...

The mosaics on the walls and ceilings of San Vitale sit at a tipping point in time, when European art shifted from the style of ancient Rome to that of the Middle Ages. Above the altar ...

The mosaics on the walls and ceilings of San Vitale sit at a tipping point in time, when European art shifted from the style of ancient Rome to that of the Middle Ages. Above the altar ...

The mosaics on the walls and ceilings of San Vitale sit at a tipping point in time, when European art shifted from the style of ancient Rome to that of the Middle Ages. Above the altar ...

However, the interior is a striking contrast, adorned with fine mosaics. The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia is one of the oldest monuments in Ravenna. The Church of San Vitale is arguably the most ...

I decided on a Pavoncella, a long-legged bird depicted in the apse of nearby Basilica di San Vitale, a massive church covered inside from head to toe with sparkling mosaics. My bird had its own ...

The UNESCO-listed Basilica di San Vitale and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia are outstanding examples of Ravenna's mosaic mastery, drawing art enthusiasts worldwide to admire their exquisite beauty.