San Vitale Basilica Ravenna, Italy

  • Apse Mosaic: Christ the Redeemer
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    Detail of apse mosaic, dating from 526-47 AD, which centers on a youthful, clean-shaven Christ the Redeemer sitting on the sphere of the world, flanked by two angels. San Vitale Basilica, Ravenna, Italy. Holly Hayes
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Quick Facts

Go Historic ID
248554
Article Title
San Vitale Basilica
Coordinates
44.4206860° N, 12.1961120° E
Date(s)
526
Sort Date
526
Quality
4
Notability
8 - nationally famous