Padua Baptistery, Romanesque baptistery in Piazza del Duomo, Italy.
The square building features a high circular drum, a dome, and an apse with detailed frescoes covering the entire interior space.
Construction of the baptistery started in the 12th century, and in 1370 it was transformed into a mausoleum for the Carrara family.
Giusto de' Menabuoi painted around 100 different biblical scenes between 1375 and 1378, including Genesis stories and Paradise on the dome.
The baptistery stands at the northeast corner of Padua Cathedral and remains open for visitors interested in religious art and architecture.
The dome fresco depicts Christ Pantocrator surrounded by angels and saints in a pattern of multilayered spokes representing Paradise.
Location: Padua
Creator: Giusto de' Menabuoi
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Website: https://www.battisteropadova.it/
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GPS coordinates: 45.40681,11.87182
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:06
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