Ravenna

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Study in Italy

a long hallway with many paintings on the walls

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the interior of an old church with paintings on the walls

Torchelo. Italia

an artistic mosaic with two women in black and white clothing, one holding a vase

Theodora, a Byzantine Mosaic of a powerful woman.

Byzantium. Clothing: ornate tunic, bejeweled hair, gold and pearls.

an open window with blue shutters and flower boxes on the side of a building

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the inside of a church with people walking around

Sant' Apollinare Nuovo

Sant' Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, Italy - early Byzantine/Christian church based on the structure of Roman Basilicas, as the temple form was unsuited to Christian rituals.

an intricately decorated building with horses on the wall and ceiling, painted in different colors

The San Vitale mosaics are simply beautiful - Instagram by @Suzanne Courtney @TheTravelBunny

the inside of an old building with columns and arches

Sant'Apollinare in Classe - Ravenna

Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna, Italy, built in 530.

a bicycle parked in front of a building with flowers on the balcony and potted plants

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When you visit Italy, plan to spend time in lovely Lucca. The historic town center is charming plus you can ride bicycles on the old town wall. Another pinner said: "Atelier Casa - Lucca - Italy. Lucca located in Northern Tuscany is a great area for bicycle touring."

an intricately decorated column with animals on it

Capitel bizantino de San Apolinar Ravenna

an ornate building with many windows and paintings on the walls

17 Awe-Inspiring Places Of Worship Around The World

The San Vitale church in Ravenna is considered one of the most important structures designed in early Christian Byzantine style in western Europe. Building began in the year 526 and was completed in 547.