A mosaic depicting the Byzantine emperor Justinian I (left) decorates Ravenna’s Basilica of San Vitale (right). The monumental building was one of many constructed during his reign, which lasted ...

The Church of San Vitale is arguably the most well known ... It is located very close to the Basilica di San Giovanni Evangelista and is famed for its exquisite mosaic decorations.

The Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, a masterpiece of Byzantine art in Italy In Ravenna, Italy, the Basilica of San Vitale is a masterpiece of Byzantine art. Built in the 6 th century ...

All eight buildings – the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Neonian Baptistery, the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, the Arian Baptistery, the Archiepiscopal Chapel, the Mausoleum of Theodoric, the ...