The 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

Pay 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 )

It 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.

There is a risen step of 10cm at the entrance and also a 5cm step down to the ramp. The exit is the same as the entrance. In front of the Baptistery there are toilets for people on wheelchair Read more

I 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 ?

Visitors 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

Ghiberti’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 .”

It 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.

Inside 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.

The 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

The 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

Small baptistery with golden-coated ceiling paintings . Expect to spend 20 mins tops

You'll need a minute to grasp the greatness of this architectural wonder!

At the ceiling , just on the left side of Jesus you can see the demon eating sinners. It is so lovely :)

3 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

My brother today here inside the Battistero for his confirmation celebration. Dentro questa opera d arte per la cresima di mio fratello

amazing dense decoration. don't forget to look up!

Unbelievably beautiful interior - you must go in!!!

Beautiful place to see and have a great shot

Unique! A must while in Florence

One of the most beautiful sites of the city

Amazing Gate of Heaven!

Amazing ceiling art

Church nearby the Pisa

a breath taking ... mosaic is spectacular!

Roman temple of Mars stood on this place before.

this is the most fave building of Langdon.

Beautiful baptistery

Mercato Centrale Firenze: the Comfortable Street Food every day from 10am to midnight. Come try it!

God is good.....

Es 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)

Una 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.

Le 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

Uno de los edificios más antiguos de Florencia . La cúpula es un mosaico bizantino y en el interior está la tumba del antipapa Juan XXIII????????

Gli 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.

Потолок !!! Это шедеврально!!!!Мелкая мозаика ! Очень красиво!!! Есть буклетики с инфой (free)на разных языках .Стоит зайти и поглазеть!!!

المكان جميل وحلو التصوير فيه وبالليل حلو الجو فيه وخاصه المطاعم والكفيهات اللي حوله ودخول الكنيسه مجاني وفي معرض بالداخل بفلوس اذا حاب تشوفه

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。

Accesso, 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

Vale uma visita rápida, muito bonito!

Imposible irse de Florencia sin entrar al Battistero di San Giovanni. La puerta es una réplica la original está en el museo de la ópera.

E' del XI-XII secolo, è rivestito da lastre di marmo bianco e verde con 3 porte in bronzo di Andrea Pisano e Lorenzo Ghiberti . All'interno è decorato da mosaici sulla cupola e la volta della tribuna. Read more

Yapının en dikkat çeken yanı ise son derece etkileyici olan bronz kapılarıdır. Burası bir vaftizhanedir. kullanılan mozaikleri şehirde yer alan tek orta çağ mozaikleridir .

Meraviglioso soffitto affrescato con scene religiose. Belle anche le porte , anche se sono ricostruzioni!

ประตูสวรรค์ เด็กยุคหนึ่งที่เกิดในฟลอเรนซ์ ต้องมาล้างบาปที่นี่

À 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

Il 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.

Восточные ворота называются " Врата рая", и по легенде, они могут сделать вас счастливым на всю оставшуюся жизнь, стоит лишь прикоснуться к ним.

Enteresan bir mekan. Tavan imgelerle dolu. Her türlü şey anlatılmış. Sanki yaşanmış gibi hem de. Tüm detaylar verilmiş. Öneririm.