Baptistery of St John
(Battistero di San Giovanni)
Church and Historic and Protected Site
Centro, Firenze
"Amazing ceiling art"(6 Tips)"Michelangelo called the Gates of Paradise"(2 Tips)
"Ghiberti’s bronze panels for the east doors"(2 Tips)
"Roman temple of Mars stood on this place before."(2 Tips)
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FirenzecardMarch 8, 2013The Baptistery of S. Giovanni was the core of the spiritual life from the beginning and it is still today a monument identity for the fiorentine citizens. Read more
- Made of Tuscany FlorenceMarch 17, 2016Pay attention to the East Door, which Michelangelo called the Gates of Paradise, Renaissance masterpiece of Ghiberti and his assistants (the original is moved to Museum)
- Fluying ✅October 18, 2018It was built atop an earlier 6th-century building; beneath its foundations lies a 1st-century A.D. Roman palace, believed instead by the Florentines to be an ancient Roman temple dedicated to Mars.
Xx XxNovember 8, 2017I mean it's a lovely church but after climbing the cupola it's a bit anticlimactic. Then again, everything else would be! Perhaps see this before entering the cathedral?
Freya MiddletonJuly 27, 2011Visitors to Florence often skip a visit inside the building - wrong! It is wonderful: the mosaics on the ceiling, begun in the early 1200’s, are stunning. Dante refers to it as 'il mio bel San Giovann- Fluying ✅September 12, 2018Ghiberti’s bronze panels for the east doors added a whole new dimension to art—depth. Michelangelo said these doors were fit to be the “Gates of Paradise.”
Brandon F.February 2, 2020It is one of the oldest buildings in Florenzia. The mosaic marble inlays on the floors and the ceilings are a site to behold. A majority of the Medici family were baptized here.
Christian NortonNovember 14, 2015Inside was far more amazing then I expected. You must go in! Won't take too long and is included in the tickets to see the other parts of the area.- Freya MiddletonJuly 30, 2011The mosaics on the ceiling, begun in the early 1200’s, are stunning. Stories from the old testament from creation through to the story of Christ are delightful and the Last Judgement representation is
- Freya MiddletonJuly 28, 2011The baptistery is situated over the remains of a wealthy Roman house during the time of the Latin city Florentia in Antiquity & mosaics from the floors are still visible through a grate on the floor o
Ru GalievOctober 14, 2018Small baptistery with golden-coated ceiling paintings. Expect to spend 20 mins tops
Visit TuscanyNovember 18, 20103 bronze doors access this octagonal baptistery. Look closely at the frames - can you spot accurate bronze insects including locusts and flies? More Tuscan baptisteries: http://bit.ly/1fCeN8x
BahadirAugust 20, 2014At the ceiling, just on the left side of Jesus you can see the demon eating sinners. It is so lovely :)
Simone SantoSeptember 1, 2012My brother today here inside the Battistero for his confirmation celebration. Dentro questa opera d arte per la cresima di mio fratello
Mercato Centrale FirenzeMay 12, 2014Mercato Centrale Firenze: the Comfortable Street Food every day from 10am to midnight. Come try it!
Michele CastroJuly 21, 2017Es la pila bautismal en frente de la iglesia Santa María di Fiori. La puerta tienen unas de las primeras obras de arte del renacimiento( representan pasajes bíblicos del antiguo testamento)
Leo Pérez RamosMay 8, 2019Una pieza arquitectónica bellísima, internamente se encuentra adornada con mosaicos bizantinos y cuenta con una de las puertas más hermosas que pueda tener una iglesia, es pequeña pero espectacular.
Grande Museo del DuomoOctober 8, 2013Le 2 colonne in porfido rosso ai lati della Porta del Paradiso sono un regalo che Pisa recapitò a Firenze, ma con dietro... un inganno! Segui il link e scopri la leggenda e la beffa :) Read more
Los Viajes de PituApril 30, 2016Uno de los edificios más antiguos de Florencia. La cúpula es un mosaico bizantino y en el interior está la tumba del antipapa Juan XXIII👍👍
- Grande Museo del DuomoOctober 17, 2013Gli splendidi mosaici della cupola e della volta dell’abside del Battistero misurano in tutto 1.000 mq e ci sono voluti circa 100 anni di lavoro per realizzarli.
Irena SafоnovaSeptember 25, 2014Потолок!!! Это шедеврально!!!!Мелкая мозаика! Очень красиво!!! Есть буклетики с инфой (free)на разных языках.Стоит зайти и поглазеть!!!
YasserNovember 16, 2016المكان جميل وحلو التصوير فيه وبالليل حلو الجو فيه وخاصه المطاعم والكفيهات اللي حوله ودخول الكنيسه مجاني وفي معرض بالداخل بفلوس اذا حاب تشوفه
YCDecember 3, 2012圣母百花大教堂正对面的是它的附属建筑——洗礼堂(Battistero di San Giovanni),这个八角形的建筑最著名的是它的金门,虽说是金 门,但实际是黄铜材质,历经600多年依然栩栩如生,米开朗基罗 称赞它为“天堂之门”。金门上有十幅浮雕均是以圣经故事。为了 保护文物,管理部门把原件藏于大教堂内,现在人们在洗礼堂看到 的这个是1:1的复制品。- Grande Museo del DuomoOctober 2, 2013Accesso, con biglietto, fino a 30 minuti prima della chiusura; si entra dalla Porta Nord. Per la festa di San Giovanni Battista (24 giugno) l’ingresso è gratuito. Clicca sul link per vedere gli orari Read more
Gustavo BelzunceOctober 18, 2016Imposible irse de Florencia sin entrar al Battistero di San Giovanni. La puerta es una réplica la original está en el museo de la ópera.
Kanıt VuralFebruary 12, 2015Yapının en dikkat çeken yanı ise son derece etkileyici olan bronz kapılarıdır. Burası bir vaftizhanedir. kullanılan mozaikleri şehirde yer alan tek orta çağ mozaikleridir.
SabrinaSeptember 10, 2015Meraviglioso soffitto affrescato con scene religiose. Belle anche le porte, anche se sono ricostruzioni!
hussein sOctober 6, 2018À faire absolument! Les peintures sont excellentes en retraçant les grands récits bibliques!
L’interno è rivestito di marmi bianchi e verdi come l’esterno; la cupola, che risale al XII secolo, è uno splendore di mosaici veneziani: vi han messo mano altri artisti fiorentini, fors’anche Cimabue
Tuscany villas with pool in italy for rent directSeptember 8, 2012Il Battistero dedicato a San Giovanni Battista, patrono della città di Firenze, sorge di fronte al duomo di Santa Maria del Fiore, in piazza San Giovanni.
Fоursquаrе по-русскиMay 14, 2013Восточные ворота называются " Врата рая", и по легенде, они могут сделать вас счастливым на всю оставшуюся жизнь, стоит лишь прикоснуться к ним.
Buğra DurmuşJanuary 28, 2019Enteresan bir mekan. Tavan imgelerle dolu. Her türlü şey anlatılmış. Sanki yaşanmış gibi hem de. Tüm detaylar verilmiş. Öneririm.
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