Ravenna 2

The tiny mausoleum Galla Placidia was astounding. I did not take pictures inside but there are many professional pictures on the web..check them out!

It is only lite with four tiny windows but the beauty of the glass and gold were breathtaking. This tiny space possibly impressed Charlemagne as he traveled south to be crowned Holy Roman Emperor. It is thought to be the model for his tomb chapel : Palatine Chapel in Aachen, Germany.

 These are some more images from the mosiac floors of San Vitale.