San Giovanni in Corte Baptistery, Gothic baptistery in Piazza del Duomo, Pistoia, Italy
The San Giovanni in Corte Baptistery stands as an octagonal structure covered in white and green marble from Siena, Prato, and Carrara.
The construction of this baptistery started in 1301 on the foundation of Santa Maria in Corte church, reaching completion in 1361.
The baptismal font, created by Lanfranco da Como in 1226, incorporates four smaller circular basins decorated with intricate floral patterns.
The baptistery houses the ticket office for the Tesoro di San Jacopo and provides access to view the Silver Altar of San Jacopo.
The structure features a distinctive portal with bas-reliefs depicting John the Baptist, the Virgin and Child, and Saint Peter.
Location: Pistoia
Inception: 1361
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Address: Piazza del Duomo
GPS coordinates: 43.93311,10.91709
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:47
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