Baptistery

The Florence Baptistery, also known as the Baptistery of Saint John, is a religious building in Florence, Italy. Dedicated to the patron saint of the city, John the Baptist, it has been a focus of religious, civic, and artistic life since its completion. The octagonal baptistery stands in both the Piazza del Duomo and the Piazza San Giovanni, between Florence Cathedr…
The Florence Baptistery, also known as the Baptistery of Saint John, is a religious building in Florence, Italy. Dedicated to the patron saint of the city, John the Baptist, it has been a focus of religious, civic, and artistic life since its completion. The octagonal baptistery stands in both the Piazza del Duomo and the Piazza San Giovanni, between Florence Cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace.
  • Location: Florence, Tuscany
  • Country: Italy
  • Denomination: Catholic Church
  • Style: Romanesque
  • Groundbreaking: 11th century
  • Length: 37.0 m (121.4 ft)
  • Width: 32.5 m (107 ft)
Data from: en.wikipedia.org