4.5

One of the oldest buildings in Florence

The Florence Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni, translated Baptistery of St. John) a Florentine Romanesque style minor basilica, was built between 1059 and 1128 across from the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo).

Many important personalties of the Renaissance were baptized at the Florence Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni), including Dante Alighieri and the Medici family.

Florence Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni)
Piazza di San Giovanni, Florence

Categories: Tours and Sightseeing, Historic site, Landmark, Monument, Architectural building, Religious site

Price: Cost money


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