Florence Baptistery, Religious monument in Piazza del Duomo, Italy.
The octagonal structure features three sets of bronze doors and exterior walls decorated with white Carrara and green Prato marble geometric patterns.
Construction of the baptistery started in the 11th century, with its primary structure completed around 1059 under Pope Nicholas II supervision.
The baptistery holds extraordinary mosaics covering the vault, made by both Byzantine artists and Tuscan masters including Cimabue in the 13th century.
The building opens its doors for baptism ceremonies on the first Sunday of each month, accommodating up to four children per session.
The eastern bronze doors, designed by Lorenzo Ghiberti between 1425 and 1452, consist of ten panels depicting fifty scenes from the Old Testament.
Location: Florence
Inception: 1059
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Piazza San Giovanni, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy 50122 Firenze
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-19:45
Phone: +390552302885
Website: https://duomo.firenze.it/it/scopri/battistero-di-san-giovanni
GPS coordinates: 43.77306,11.25500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:40
Florence displays Renaissance architecture and art at every street corner. The city features 15th-century buildings, churches with marble facades, and museums with old master paintings. The Arno River divides the city while Ponte Vecchio spans across. From the hills, views extend over the red roofs and the cathedral dome.
The cultural monuments and institutions of Tuscany include the cathedrals, museums, squares, and architectural sites of Florence, Pisa, and Siena. The region features medieval buildings like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, major museums such as the Uffizi Gallery, and historic squares like the Piazza del Campo in Siena. Religious buildings include the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence and the Cathedral of Siena with their distinctive architectures.
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