The Gates of Paradise (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is The Gates of Paradise?
What makes it 70% Baby-Friendly: Babies enter free and UNICEF Baby Pit Stops for feeding are steps away, yet strollers must be checked, no toilets exist inside the Baptistery, and parents must keep noise down in reverent spaces.
Positives:
- Free baby facilities: UNICEF-supported Baby Pit Stop rooms offer changing tables and seating.
- Easy access: Ramps and elevators cover most museum areas for smooth stroller use.
Challenges:
- Narrow corridors: Some museum passages are tight; a baby carrier is easier than a stroller.
- No restrooms inside Baptistery: Plan to use nearby public toilets or Baby Pit Stops before entry.
What is The Gates of Paradise?
- A series of gilded bronze doors forming the east portal of the Baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence
- Ten high-relief panels by Lorenzo Ghiberti depicting key Old Testament narratives
- Designer Lorenzo Ghiberti cast and gilded them between 1425 and 1452, setting a benchmark for sculptural refinement in the early Renaissance
What is so special about The Gates of Paradise for with baby?
- Free outdoor viewing of Ghiberti’s replica doors
- Baby under-7 enters museum free with adult pass
- Private nursing and changing rooms nearby
- Accessible ramps and elevators throughout
- Interactive app breaks at museum iPads
Recommended visit duration: 1–2 hours
Why 1–2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows time to view the replica, enter the museum, use baby-care facilities and take breaks.
Baby-Friendly Activities in The Gates of Paradise
Admire the replica doors:
See Lorenzo Ghiberti’s gilded bronze panels on the Baptistery façade for free.
Tip: Bring a stroller or carrier for easy viewing and choose early morning light.
Visit Opera del Duomo Museum:
View the original Gates of Paradise panels in a quiet, climate-controlled hall.
Tip: Adults need a Ghiberti Pass (€15 each); babies under 7 enter free.
Use Baby Pit Stop rooms:
Access private nursing and changing facilities at the ticket office or museum.
Tip: Ask staff at Piazza San Giovanni 7 or museum reception for the key.
Try the “Access to Opera” app:
Play short multisensory videos at iPad stations for a calming break.
Tip: Download the app in advance or use in-museum iPads during quiet visits.
When is the best time to visit The Gates of Paradise (Florence, Italy)?
In summer, go at opening (09:00) for cooler temps and fewer crowds. In winter afternoons, the museum is warm, less busy and allows longer baby breaks.
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Reviews of The Gates of Paradise (Florence)
Eddie Vicencio
…Great Atmosphere one of the best places to enjoy the vacation in Italy.
Seokjin Ham
The east doors of the baptistery are considered a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture. Known as the Gates of Paradise, the name was inspired by Michelangelo, who famously remarked that the doors were worthy of the gates of heaven. Created by Lorenzo Ghiberti between 1425 and 1452, the doors are crafted in gilded bronze, standing approximately 5.2 meters high and 3 meters wide. Ghiberti employed v...
Hassaan M
These are replicas of Ghiberti's original eastern doors of the baptistry that are currently housed in the Duomo musuem. I found these to be solemn and a work of high art considering that they are very detailed and a fruit of 27 years of hard work. Don't miss these if you are visiting Il Duomo as they stand right in front of it but in an easy to overlook spot.
A Cuchy
Beautiful craftsman ship. Even though these are a replica the impression from the size and the gorgerous golden reliefs of stories from the Old Testament are still a sight to behold. You can't miss it them as you visit the front of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. The originals has wisely been moved inside to the Opera del Duomo Museum.
L RR
Among the many monuments that worth to be seen in Florence, it the Porta del Paradiso is one of the great works that some times remains hidden. It often happens that, focusing own attention on the most famous places in the city such as Piazza della Signoria, the Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo, it is lost sight of the masterpieces that is possible to have under own eyes. One of the works that perhaps...
Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Ghiberti Pass (2 adults) | EUR 30 |
| Public toilet | EUR 1.5 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 31.5 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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How to Make the Most of Your Visit to The Gates of Paradise
- Stroller cloakroom: Store bulky strollers at Piazza Duomo 38/r before visiting monuments.
- Early arrival: Get there at 09:00 to secure space in Baby Pit Stops and avoid crowds.
Map of The Gates of Paradise
Address: Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
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