Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

"This 5th-century mausoleum (part of the San Vitale complex), looks deceptively plain from the outside, but the dimly lit interior contains some eye-popping mosaics." Full review

"Doves drink from fountains, as the faithful are nourished by God; a purple-robed Christ is surrounded by lambs, as the Heavenly king is surrounded by the faithful." Full review

"The exterior's seeming poverty of charm only serves to enhance by contrast the richness of the interior mosaics, in deep midnight blue and glittering gold. " Full review

"An incredible mosaic-lined monument said to have held the remains of an ancient Roman empress. " Full review

"One of the most powerful women of the Byzantine world was the daughter and granddaughter of Roman emperors and sister of one ruler of the Western Roman Empire and widow of another...." Full review