The first and best rule for visiting a monument is simple and natural: do not be in a hurry, learn to take your time. It is a leisure activity, and it is important to follow your instincts.
8 seconds: this is the average time you spend looking at a work of art in a museum.
Learn what ‘slow looking’ is: the slow way to admire works of art, born in Great Britain in the Tate Museums.
A visit to a monument or museum is always an emotional experience, so the advice is to indulge your senses. It is better to linger if you particularly like some colour, shape or design to fully understand its meaning and grasp the message addressed to us.
SIGHT
Choose a part of the Church of San Vitale that attracts your attention and stop there for a moment. Let the sensations and memories emerge and immerse yourself in the art
SMELL
Churches often have very mystical, deep and unforgettable smells. Try to capture their intensity
HEARING
Let yourself be pervaded by the wonderful silence, peace and immensity of the place