San Vitale, begun c. 526-527, consecrated 547, Ravenna (Italy)
San Vitale is one of the most important surviving examples of Byzantine architecture and mosaic work. It was begun in 526 or 527 under Ostrogothic rule. It was consecrated in 547 and completed soon after.
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