Ravenna

I discover on our last morning in Venice before leaving for Ravenna that I actually like coffee. At least, I like cappuccino, which is mostly milk and (I add) sugar. Still, I'm sure my conversion to liking a source of caffeine will come in handy in the future.

I love the maze - all of the patterns were pretty incredible.

Once in Ravenna, mosaic heaven, we hit all the main places (all five holes punched on our tickets), plus Dante's tomb. I mainly stared upwards in awe. Green, blue, and above all, gold. I learned that Klimt was inspired by the Basilica di San Vitale here, and it pretty much explains his style for me. 
 

 Basilica ceiling

Klimt's Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer

Also at the Basilica (my favorite of the sites) are the famous Justinian and Theodora mosaics, adding to my happy art history moments of this trip.

Even the street signs are mosaics. 

The church right next to Dante's tomb has sunk over the years - this vault is directly below the altar, and what was the original mosaic floor is now a goldfish pond.