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1. www.britannica.com › place › Ravenna-ItalyRavenna | Italy, Map, Port, & History | Britannica

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   Apr 25, 2024 · One of the earliest of Ravenna’s extant monuments is the mausoleum of Galla Placidia, built in the 5th century ce by Galla Placidia, the sister of the emperor Honorius. Its building technique is Western, but its Latin cross layout, with barrel vaults and a central dome, has Eastern prototypes.

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2. www.austincoins.com › blog › postGalla Placidia | Roman Empress | Roman Empire | Austin Coins

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Galla Placidia, born around AD 388, was the daughter of Emperor Theodosius I and his second wife, Galla. Her early years were shaped by a rapidly changing Roman Empire. Specifically, after her father's death in AD 395, the empire split into Eastern and Western regions. This division set the stage for the political upheaval and power struggles ...

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4. www.heraldnet.com › life › with-its-beautifulWith its beautiful Byzantine mosaics, Ravenna only gets ...

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   Apr 29, 2024 · The humble-looking little Mausoleum of Galla Placidia has the oldest – and to many, the best – mosaics in Ravenna. The little light that sneaks through its thin alabaster windows brings a glow ...

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   Apr 28, 2024 · RAVENNA - MAUSOLEO GALLA PLACIDIA - INTERNO

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   Apr 23, 2024 · 2. Mausoleo di Galla Placidia. Located on the grounds of the Basilica di San Vitale, this 5th-century mausoleum is dedicated to Galla Placidia, the daughter of the Roman Emperor Theodosius I. At one point, she was the regent of the Western Roman Empire. A simple red-brick structure, Mausoleo di Galla Placidia is artistically perfect.

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_Roman_andHistory of Roman and Byzantine domes - Wikipedia

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   May 4, 2024 · The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia in Ravenna. By the 5th century, structures with small-scale domed cross plans existed across the Christian world. Examples include the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the martyrium attached to the Basilica of San Simpliciano, and churches in Macedonia and on the coast of Asia Minor.

8. wild-about-travel.com › why-visit-ravennaWhy You Should Visit Ravenna, The Beautiful City of Mosaics

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   Apr 23, 2024 · Undoubtedly, the mosaics and the monuments from Early Christianity are the main reason to visit Ravenna. The eight buildings became a UNESCO WHS in 1996 and are one of the most beautiful Heritage Sites in Europe. They date back to the 5th and 6th centuries, and they are among the best-preserved Early Christian monuments, especially regarding ...