this place is constructed for galla placidia the half sister of empoeror honorius who initiated the construction of many of ravenna's grandest buildings. mosaic was the oldest from ad430.
set aside the history, you like this place even though you visited in the night you're not afraid to be with the tombs. the cupola depicts the four books of gospel and you know this is again a depiction that very close to the early churches, the mosaic is quite exquisite and decorated with fine details, very feminine too, fit for a noble lady like galla placidia.
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the weather is getting more depressing by day. i am still not a fan of autumn or winter after living a decade in lowland. hopefully my next project will come through very soon and then at least i have something to look forward to, the destination that is a little warmer and fully of sunshine hopefully.
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