This beautiful monument is the oldest of it's kind left intact and is named after Augusta Galla Placidia the daughter of the Emperor Theodosius. Galla died in Rome in 450 and is not buried here but I'm sure she "rolls over in her grave" wishing she lay here! The outside building says nothing about what you will find inside! The... More

Located in the same complex as the Basilica of San Vitale. The ceiling is stars on a navy blue background. Also has the mosaic of the two birds in a birdbath which has become the symbol of Ravenna.

The mosaics are absolutely magnificent!! I heard that Ravenna is known for the many mosaic but I never expected anything so spectacular!!

make sure you have a good guide: mauro marino (fluent in Spanish) ilpapavero@tin.it . Mauro made the day spent in Ravenna come alive. This particular sight was filled with history, as well as beauty (wondrous mosaics)/

Really gorgeous tiny chapel, nuzzling up alongside S Vitale. Intense make this feel like a little jewel-box. Don't miss it!

This is on the grounds of the San Vitale complex and is one of the sites on the combo admission ticket. We almost missed seeing it because the line with people off of the cruise ships was so long. We came back letter in the afternoon and there was no waiting to get in. The interior is a jewel of... More

So amazing to see the workmanship and beauty in the small chapel. A delightful place to visit though it is a small chapel and you may have to wait for entry as only a few people are allowed in at one go, but its certainly worth the wait be prepared and have plenty water with you

One of the problems with virtually all of the religious sites in Ravenna is that one runs out of superlatives to describe them. We've travelled round 80 odd countries in the past 30+ years and been to virtually all the great cathedrals, mosques, monasteries, mausoleums, palaces etc ........but the 5 big sites here in Ravenna truly are awesome. I get... More

This Mausoleum is very small, but packed with incredible mosaics. It is part of the main ticket price for San Vitale and in the same complex. It is stands on it's own, but I wouldn't miss the chance to see it all.