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5th century chapel built in the shape of a Latin cross, embellished with colorful Roman mosaics.
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It is a mausoleum, so please be respectful. Due to small space, time is limited. Absolutely fascinating mosaic, intricate work. It gives the chance to see better the mastery of creating these mosaics. It was not, and still isn't, an easy task to undertake, and it becomes evident how and why sites such as this one have become part of the UNESCO sites.
Absolutely incredible to see. You walk into this very small mausoleum and as your eyes adjust to the light you are presented with the list exquisite surroundings, all over the walls and ceiling.
It's hard to believe that something that is 1500 years old looks this good.
Do yourself a favour and buy a combination ticket that let's you visit 5 sites for just €10.
There are chairs arranged around the central font so that you can admire and take it all in.
So beautiful... if you are an art Lover I highly recommend.
It's hard to believe that something that is 1500 years old looks this good.
Do yourself a favour and buy a combination ticket that let's you visit 5 sites for just €10.
There are chairs arranged around the central font so that you can admire and take it all in.
So beautiful... if you are an art Lover I highly recommend.
It’s almost unbelievable that you can look a mosaics created in the 5th century that are perfectly preserved.
Usually when you visit monuments from such a long time ago, only walls and ruins are left, without color.
Here you can see fully-decorated mosaics exactly like they were more than 1500 years ago.
Usually when you visit monuments from such a long time ago, only walls and ruins are left, without color.
Here you can see fully-decorated mosaics exactly like they were more than 1500 years ago.
Mausoleum build in the 5th century for Galla Placida, the imperial daughter of the roman emperor Theodosius I, also called Theodosius The Great (347 AD – 395 AD), an emperor bn in Hispania and devout orthodox christian, that was known by his success in several campaigns against the Goths, tw civil wars and in establishing an orthodox doctrine (The Creed of Nicaea) in opposition to the Aria (The Creed of Nicaea) being the last emperor to rule the entire Roman Empire before its administration was permanently split between the West and East.
His daughter became sister, wife and mother of emperors, and Galla Placidia reigned the Western Roman Empire. Built c.430 AD, and like the exterior of most of Ravennas majestic places it is rustic and sober, made with orange bricks, but the interior has a magnificent decoration.
You can see countless stars of the cupola - although similar to the great pagan mausoleums with a central plan, single entrance door, vertex of the roof and external sobriety, the inside of this mausoleum is entirely covered with Christian symbols of immortality and eternal life.
For Galla Placidia the glory of the Christian Roman Empire was expressed by the cross, and the mausoleum has the form of a Latin cross, which is the main symbol of the mosaic at the center of the vault.
It is the celestial cross shining among the stars of the sky – the sky of eternal salvation; the sky of the Kingdom of God. The heavenly vault of the great entrance, with its symbols of light, demonstrates well enough the fundamental theme of the concept that the bishop of Ravenna, Petrus Chrysologus, and Galla Placidia held concerning the way towards the prize of eternity for the Christian.
Like most of the places of Ravenna, especially the smaller ones, it is usually crowded with tourists, and if you want photos without them you have to be patient and wait for the exact moment to take them - tripods are forbidden so plan before taking a shot.
His daughter became sister, wife and mother of emperors, and Galla Placidia reigned the Western Roman Empire. Built c.430 AD, and like the exterior of most of Ravennas majestic places it is rustic and sober, made with orange bricks, but the interior has a magnificent decoration.
You can see countless stars of the cupola - although similar to the great pagan mausoleums with a central plan, single entrance door, vertex of the roof and external sobriety, the inside of this mausoleum is entirely covered with Christian symbols of immortality and eternal life.
For Galla Placidia the glory of the Christian Roman Empire was expressed by the cross, and the mausoleum has the form of a Latin cross, which is the main symbol of the mosaic at the center of the vault.
It is the celestial cross shining among the stars of the sky – the sky of eternal salvation; the sky of the Kingdom of God. The heavenly vault of the great entrance, with its symbols of light, demonstrates well enough the fundamental theme of the concept that the bishop of Ravenna, Petrus Chrysologus, and Galla Placidia held concerning the way towards the prize of eternity for the Christian.
Like most of the places of Ravenna, especially the smaller ones, it is usually crowded with tourists, and if you want photos without them you have to be patient and wait for the exact moment to take them - tripods are forbidden so plan before taking a shot.
One of the top 2 mosaic sites in Ravenna (the other is 100 yards away). It is small and will likely be crowded, but entrance is controlled so isn't overwhelming.
Closest place to Basilica di San Vitale, including in the same ticket. Small area with huge art in it. All designed by colorful mosaics on the walls and ceiling based on religious and governmental inspiration in Byzantine era.
Absolutely gorgeous mosaics decorate this ancient church f
Dating back to the decline of Rome Empire. The history of this UNSCO site boggles the mind.
Dating back to the decline of Rome Empire. The history of this UNSCO site boggles the mind.
