Galla Placidia

Connected Sites: 3

Definition
Aelia Galla Placidia (392 - November 27, 450) was the Empress consort of Constantius III, Western Roman Emperor. She also was the daughter of Roman Emperor Theodosius I and his second wife Galla. She herself was a fervant Christian and was involved in the building and restoration of various churches throughout her period of influence.

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  • Ravenna
    Ravenna
    Italy
    Inscribed: 1996
    4.15
    272
    8
    Her mausoleum is here (though it does not contain her remains)
  • Rome
    Rome
    Holy See, Italy
    Inscribed: 1980
    4.57
    662
    13
    She restored and somewhat expanded the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
  • Old City of Jerusalem
    Old City of Jerusalem
    Israel
    Inscribed: 1981
    4.36
    275
    12
    She restored the Church of the Holy Sepulchre