Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
Guide
Photo: Petar Milošević · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeSightAllow 10–20 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A tiny cross-shaped building whose vault is a deep blue night sky of gold stars; visits are short and in small groups.
A brief history
Built around 430 for Galla Placidia, a Roman empress who ruled for her young son; she probably isn't buried here.
Tips
- Best time
- Straight after San Vitale
- Cost
- On the combined ticket (check)
- Allow
- 10–20 min
- Hours
- Usually open daily, timed entry (check)
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Good to know
- Area
- San Vitale: The quarter of the great mosaics: San Vitale and Galla Placidia's tomb.
- Dress code
- Shoulders and knees covered
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Indoors: good on a hot or rainy day
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