Baptistry (Of Saint John)

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Piazza Duomo, Florence, Italy
Description: The Piazza del Duomo presents a harmonious ensemble, all green and white marble. Yet it is with the Baptistery of San Giovanni that this fashion originated. The Campanile’s green banding was designed to match that of the...Read More
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Paradise in the Piazza del Duomo
Paradise in the Piazza del Duomo

by Liam Hetherington

Manchester, United Kingdom

August 10, 2008

Best of IgoUgo The Piazza del Duomo presents a harmonious ensemble, all green and white marble. Yet it is with the Baptistery of San Giovanni that this fashion originated. The Campanile’s green banding was designed to match that of the Baptistery; the octagonal ...Read more
Florence Cathedral, Baptistery and Bell Tower
Florence Cathedral, Baptistery and Bell Tower

by artslover

Calgary, Alberta

May 28, 2007

Best of IgoUgo Florence is so full of magnificent art, it amazed me that my eyes didn't pop right out of my head. What makes Florence even more amazing is that much of the art is available for viewing without paying anything or even going inside a building.In the ...Read more

From journal Arte Firenze

Baptistry (Of Saint John)
Baptistry (Of Saint John)

by dolphoto

San Jose, California

October 11, 2005

Best of IgoUgo Dwarfed by the Duomo (cathedral), the Baptistry is a comparatively small jewel box, lovely inside and out. The eastern doors to the Baptistry are graced by Ghirberti's famous bronze reliefs, referred to by Michelangelo as the "Gates of Paradise." ...Read more

From journal Indelible Florence

Baptistry ( Of Saint John)
Baptistry ( Of Saint John)

by dawn

Chicago, Illinois

March 1, 2001

Best of IgoUgo Long,Long ago....the baptistry was a pagan temple, before it too, was converted around the 5th century. The octagon shape symbolizes the " eigth day". Since Genesis in the Bible addresses the 7 days of cretion, the eigth day is the time of the Risen ...Read more