Ravenna May 5

 Today we drove from Rimini to Bologna via Ravenna, famous for its mosaics dating as far back as the5th and 6th century. Ravenna became the capital of the Roman Empire in the 5th century, which is when a number of its main monuments were built. 

Unfortunately we had to have our car back to Barcelona soon after lunchtime so we only had time to see a couple of the main sites. The first was the Oratory of San Andrea, the Archiepiscopal Chapel. A small space with stunning mosaics.

Screen in the Arciepiscopal museum

Oratory of San Andrea

Oratory of San Andrea

The Basilica di San Vitale is one of Ravenna’s UNESCO Monuments. A huge domed cathedral, the sanctuary is lined with brightly coloured mosaics on 4 sides.

Leone di San Marco

Domed ceiling of the basilica nave.

Outside the Basilica di San Vitale