Baptistery of Novara Cathedral, Early Christian baptistery in Novara, Italy
The baptistery features an octagonal floor plan with alternating rectangular and semi-circular apses, creating a cruciform layout near Novara Cathedral.
Built in the early 5th century, the baptistery incorporates marble Corinthian columns from Roman buildings and stands as the oldest Christian monument in Novara.
The interior walls display a collection of frescoes depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, including scenes of the seven trumpet blasts.
Located opposite to Novara Cathedral at coordinates 45.44568N, 8.61901E, the baptistery maintains its original function for religious ceremonies.
The central octagonal pool, originally used for baptism by immersion, contains a 2nd-century Roman funerary monument converted into a baptismal font.
Location: Novara
Architectural style: Early Christian architecture
Part of: Novara Cathedral
GPS coordinates: 45.44568,8.61901
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:47
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