Battistero di San Giovanni
Florence, Italy
Its three sets of bronze doors, including Ghiberti's “Gates of Paradise,” and 13th-century Byzantine mosaics distinguish this 12th-century baptistery.
The Battistero di San Giovanni is the Baptistery of St. John in Florence, one of the oldest buildings in the city, whose construction may date back to the 4th or 5th century, although its current form dates from the 11th century. It is known for its three sets of bronze doors, including Ghiberti's famous "Gates of Paradise". The interior is adorned with 13th-century Byzantine mosaics on the dome and marble inlays. Many important Florentine figures, including Dante, were baptized here. It has an octagonal plan.
- Visit time: 1 h
- Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–19:45 (from OpenStreetMap — check before you go)
How long does it take to visit Battistero di San Giovanni?
Plan about 1 h.
Nearby
- Giotto's Campanile — 60 m
- Cripta di Santa Reparata — 80 m
- Teatro Niccolini — 110 m
- Florence Cathedral — 120 m
- Porta della Mandorla — 120 m
- Caffè Gilli — 150 m
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