Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Italy  /  Tuscany  /  Province of Florence  /  Florence  /  The Baptistery of St. John

The Baptistery of St. John, Florence

4.6

#8 of 115 in Historic Sites in Florence

Religious Site Architectural Building

• ©
• ©
• ©

The Baptistery of St. John is one of the oldest buildings in the city, constructed between 1059 and 1128. It's renowned for the three sets of bronze doors. Observe how the eight lower panels of the south doors depict the virtues of hope, faith, charity, humility, fortitude, temperance, justice, and prudence. The most famous set, the east doors, are a copy; the originals are being preserved in the Duomo's museum. You still get a sense of their importance and you can admire the depiction of "The Story of Joseph." Inside the baptistery, be sure to look up at the domed, mosaic ceiling. Use our Florence holiday maker to add The Baptistery of St. John and other attractions to your Florence vacation plans.

more less

Create an itinerary including The Baptistery of St. John

Start planning

Unable to display map at this time. Please try again later.

© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

The Baptistery of St. John Reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

4,266 reviews

Google

4.7

facebook

4.8

462 likes

• By 188filippot

  Orari (sette giorni su sette) - 8,15-10,15 - 11,15-18,30 Prezzo: biglietto unico €18 (Duomo cripta, Museo del Duomo, Campanile, Cupola) Uno dei battisteri piu’ belli ed imponenti d’Italia. La sua cupo...  more »

  Timetables (seven days out of seven)-8,15-10,15-11,15-18,30 Price: Single ticket €18 (Duomo crypt, Museo del Duomo, Campanile, Cupola) One of the most beautiful and imposing baptigiers in Italy. Its dome internally is completely covered with gold mosaics and externally it was a model and inspiration for the dome of the cathedral. Symbol of Florence and monument not to be missed!
  View original
• By Vito M

  Il Battistero di San Giovanni è un altro dei gioielli fiorentini che impreziosisce piazza del Duomo e che si amalgama perfettamente con il resto dei monimenti.  more »

  The baptistery of San Giovanni is another of the Florentine jewels that embellishes Piazza del Duomo and blends perfectly with the rest of the monimenti.
  View original

View more on TripAdvisor »

Google

• By Alan Miller

  The ceiling is amazing. Looks much smaller inside than out. There Is a lot of scaffolding up at the moment around the walls for restoration work but still a remarkable place well worth a visit

  more less
• By Hansol Yoon

  It's the baptismal hall right next to Duumo. It is the baptismal hall, which has the so-called Gate of Heaven. Because there are many people in Duomo, you can visit it in the early hours and enjoy a very comfortable view of the interior. There are parts that don't feel like pictures, so it's a good idea to go in and look around. There are also a lot of vendors around. If you don't need anything, you'd better avoid it.

  more less

View more on Google »

Places to stay near The Baptistery of St. John

Plan your trip to Florence

• Get a personalized plan

  A complete day-by-day itinerary
  based on your preferences

• Customize it

  Refine your plan. We'll find the
  best routes and schedules

• Book it

  Choose from the best hotels
  and activities. Up to 50% off

• Manage it

  Everything in one place.
  Everyone on the same page.