January 11th, 2023

The most impressive of the UNESCO sites, San Vitale is huge and visually confounding; you hardly know where to look, because almost every surface is decorated. The floors and columns have interesting patterns, and the mosaics are extensive. Stylistically it is a mixture of very old, old, and newer (Baroque?). But any description pales beside the reality - just go and see it. It is quite an experience to be there.