More intricate mosaics including the most famous one reproduced everywhere in Ravenna of the the 2 doves on the bird bath. May have to queue if there are tour parties about as it is small inside and numbers of people allowed in at once is restricted. time is limited to 5 mins - which is sufficient. Access is through Basilica... More

Be sure to pause at the mosaic of Christ the Good Shepherd. The peace and tranquility of this scene will bring you solace and comfort.

Can get crowded with school parties but it is so mysteriously beautiful and ancient it must be experienced!

You only get 5 minutes in here as they need to preserve the microclimate and it is crowded. But it is worth it to see the mosaics, especially the blue 'carpet like' mosaic at the entrance. A tiny jewel.

This is a very small and beautiful building with a very special atmosphere, the mosaics are complete and in superb condition.

The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia is on the grounds of San Vitale, and is entered with the same multi-ticket. Do NOT miss it. It is a miniscule cruciform building with upper walls and ceilings entirely covered with mosaics. Some of these are narrative - Christ the good shepherd, St. Lawrence approaching his own barbecue. Some are spectacular decorative designs -... More

So grateful that our private tour of Ravenna included a stop here. Not only a great artistic and cultural experience, but a peek into history that we never new existed....the link between the late Roman empire and the coming age of the Vandals. So cool to learn of it through the story of this amazing woman.

It is a jewel this small building has the most beautiful mosaics with a starry ceiling and a lovely mosaic of the good shepherd.

Beautiful mosaics in a lovely building. Great value if you buy the ticket to cover all five sites you also get a map sowing all the others as well. I really loved Ravenna and it was well worth the visit.