Baptistery of St John the Baptist in Florence at Night

The marble-clad baptistery (battistero) in Florence is famous for its magnificent bronze doors. Visit the interior to see the dome mosaics.

The Baptistery of St John the Baptist in Florence (Battistero di San Giovanni a Firenze) immediately to the west of the Duomo is one of the oldest buildings in Florence. The marble-clad baptistery (battistero) in Florence is famous for its magnificent bronze doors. Visit the interior to see the dome mosaics.

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