Traditional Baptismal Fount of Florentines
Neighborhood: San Giovanni (Duomo)
Nearest Train: ATAF 1, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 23, 31, 32, 57, 67, 68, 70, 71
Phone: +39 055 230 2885
Fax: +39 055 230 2898
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Although the Baptistery's precise origins remain unclear, its foundations are known to date back to Roman times. The central doors are stunning works of art, depicting scenes from the Old and New Testament and they have been called The Gates of Paradise. Lorenzo Ghiberti who worked on them from 1403 to 1424 designed these ornate doors. Inside, the octagonal structure is richly decorated with Roman columns and gilded column heads. The floor's marble inlay features Islamic-style patterns and the apse is decorated with 13th-century mosaics. Coppo di Marcovaldo and Cimabue were among those involved in the cupola’s decorative mosaic work. Admission: EUR 3.
M-Sa Noon-7p; Su 8:30a-2pReviews
Short Visit
The Battistero is beautiful and the dome is great to look at, but only for a few minutes. The cost ...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 06 2007
Most beautiful early medieval mosaic
Outside elegance of simple design and proportions. The interior gold mosaic over all the cupola is l...
Reviewed by:daveinitalia from Italy on Jul 19 2005
