Thursday, April 30, 2015

Ravenna Mosaics

Today was the last day of our Rome to Ravenna tour. We spent much of it visiting basilicas and other religious buildings, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, containing Byzantine mosaics for which Ravenna is famous. Some typical scenes here, more to come.




Two details from Basilica di S. Vitale



School children viewing mosaics in Basilica di S. Vitale



Three Kings in Basilica di S. Appolinare Nuovo



Casual observer in Basilica di S. Appolinare Nuovo



Mosaic detail in Mausoleo de Galla Placidia



Restoring the organ in Basilica di S. Francisco




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