The Baptistery of St. John (with kids)

Beautiful chapel to St. John located right across the street from the Duomo in Florence. Part of our guided tour, I enjoyed the rich history of this building pointed out by the guide, including the Roman burial area underneath the floor

The baptistery is one of the oldest buildings in Florence, dedicated to the city’s patron saint, John the Baptist. While its exact origins remain uncertain, some scholars believe it may have been built atop a Roman structure dating back to the 4th century. The current building was consecrated in 1059 by Pope Nicholas II and officially became Florence’s baptistery in 1128. The structure is a master...

Baptistery of St. John standing in front of the Cathedral of Florence and its famous for its ceiling mosaics. These are now in restauration process so cannot be seen, but anyway, if you buy a Brunelleschi pass, you can visit the Baptistery of St. John too, together with Dome and Campanille. One can only admire the only restored part of the mosaics above the altar, which is quite impressive. All to...

Florence’s Baptistery of Saint John, located directly across from the Cathedral, is one of the city’s oldest buildings, with roots going back to the 4th or 5th century. It is perhaps best known for its stunning bronze doors—especially the “Gates of Paradise” by Lorenzo Ghiberti. Although the interior was under partial renovation during my visit, the space remains deeply atmospheric and visually ca...

The Battistero di San Giovanni is one of the oldest buildings in Florence. It is an architectural wonder which apparently took its inspiration from the Pantheon. Even though there is currently restoration work underway, it is well worth visiting. Beautiful mosaics and bronze doors including the stunning Gates of Paradise.