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The Baptistery of St. John
The Baptistery of St. John is one of the oldest buildings in the city, constructed between 1059 and 1128. It's renowned for the three sets of bronze doors. Observe how the eight lower panels of the south doors depict the virtues of hope, faith, charity, humility, fortitude, temperance, justice, and prudence. The most famous set, the east doors, are a copy; the originals are being preserved in the Duomo's museum. You still get a sense of their importance and you can admire the depiction of "The Story of Joseph." Inside the baptistery, be sure to look up at the domed, mosaic ceiling. To visit The Baptistery of St. John and get the most from your holiday in Florence, create itinerary details personal to you using our Florence holiday maker.
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This beautiful 8 sided building was considered the most important building where poor and rich were baptised together. Sadly the renovation meant the ceiling was not visible but outside and the...
This beautiful 8 sided building was considered the most important building where poor and rich were baptised together. Sadly the renovation meant the ceiling was not visible but outside and the... more »
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Overshadowed by the massive Duomo, this complements the surrounding areas and don't forget to check out the Gate of Paradise, it took almost three decades to finish the doors and it shows that it was.... more
Overshadowed by the massive Duomo, this complements the surrounding areas and don't forget to check out the Gate of Paradise, it took almost three decades to finish the doors and it shows that it was.... more »
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Amazing exterior and I would say that with the paint and color of the church, it appears differently in photos, like a drawing coming into life. Definitely a work of art. This is a good spot to start your travel around the town center
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Unique aesthetic on the outside, and intricate ceiling on the inside. It was smaller than I anticipated and we didn’t spend long, but it was beautiful to admire. We visited in the afternoon and didn’t have to wait to get in.
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