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Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

Italy
0544-219-938
Ranked #2 of 15 attractions in Ravenna
5.0 of 5 stars 89 Reviews
Type: History Museums
Traveller Description: Galla Placidia (386-452), sister of Honorius, the Roman emperor who in 402 moved the capital of the Western Empire from Milan to Ravenna built around... more »
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Philadelphia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

this place helps you understand what Ravenna is all about. Remarkable woman, remarkable mosaics, definitely worth a visit. More

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

A small mausoleum, behind the Basilica Vitale, this has a beautiful range of blue hued mosaics, as well as some stunning design bands on the stone work that still look contemporary today. The light streams in through yellow marble, which brings a beautiful light to the place, and although it is small, it is very hard to leave. Unmissable, and... More

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Reading, PA
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213 reviews 213 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
451 helpful votes 451 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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This is a small building where entry is limited to small numbers at a time. It is really nice to arrive when there is not a tour group of adults or students and you can enjoy the mosaics in tranquility.The mosaics are so beautiful. More

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Cannes
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

The famous mosaic art is well worth a visit and the cathedral most of all. More

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Faro
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

If you like mosaics, like me, Ravena is a festival. This place, like all the others Unesco sites is astonishing More

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London
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

The Intensity of the colours is even more striking in this small space. More

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Cuddesdon
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The picture of Christ the Good Shepherd is second to none - very evocative and we managed to escape the school parties for a few minutes More

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Orlando, Florida
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Beautiful and well restored mosaic ceilings , mausoleum si next to san Vitale. A wonderful experience. More

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Derby, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Check if there are floodlight viewings ... usually Tuesday evenings to see these monuments in a different light. More

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venice
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

It seems so small that we thought the guide was exaggerating about the beauty, but no, it was so rich & exquisite. The door needs to be shut to enjoy the hues & colours. More

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