Église San Giovanni in Fonte, Romanesque church in Verona, Italy.
The San Giovanni in Fonte is a Romanesque church that functions as the baptistery of Verona Cathedral. Its exterior walls display alternating rows of red brick and white tuff stone arranged in a distinctive pattern.
The building was constructed in 1123 and has been connected to the cathedral complex since its inception. The baptismal font itself originates from the early 9th century, underwent restoration in the 12th century, and survived the earthquake of 1117.
The frescoes in the right apse come from the 15th century and show religious scenes that reflect medieval Italian artistic traditions. They offer insight into the creative practices that were valued in Verona during that period.
Access is through the city center of Verona, where it sits directly beside the Cathedral. Regular visiting hours work best in early morning or late afternoon when there are fewer visitors crowding the space.
The baptismal font has an extraordinary history and was deliberately protected by Bishop Bernardo when the earthquake of 1117 shook the city. This careful preservation shows how important this object was to the community.
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