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St. John's Baptistry
The Baptistry is dedicated to the patron saint of Florence
John the Baptist which is why Florence enjoys a public holiday
on San Giovanni or St Johns day in June.
The Baptistry is the octagonal building directly
in front of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore ( the official
name for the Duomo or Florence cathedral) It is famous for
its large bronze doors which depict the origins and development
of christianity... The doors were ultimately destined to become
more popular than the baptistry itself and were rendered famous
for eternity when Michelangelo said they were worthy enough
to be the gates of paradise...
The foundations of the first Baptistery of
San Giovanni, dated from 4th-5th century circa, was certainly
built on top of these ancient buildings.
The Baptistry is definitely worth a visit
and we will be happy to help you with directions on how to
find this and other famous Florence attractions once you have
checked into our hotel.
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