San Vitale Basilica Ravenna, Italy

Built in 548, this octagonal brick church contains some of the most celebrated Byzantine mosaics in the West.

Apse Mosaic: Christ the Redeemer — 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. Image credit: Holly Hayes

map of San Vitale Basilica — Location map of San Vitale Basilica, Ravenna, Italy.

map of San Vitale Basilica — Aerial view of San Vitale Basilica.

Quick Facts on San Vitale Basilica

Go Historic ID

248554

names

Basilica di San Vitale Italian

San Vitale Basilica

location(s)

date(s)

526

tags

World Heritage Sites

historic churches