Baptistery of St. John

Why go

Its restrained white-and-green exterior leads to a richly worked interior, making the building one of Piazza del Duomo’s strongest contrasts. The three bronze door programs, monumental Last Judgment and long civic role connect medieval worship with the artists who shaped Renaissance Florence.

What to look for

• Compare Andrea Pisano’s south doors with Lorenzo Ghiberti’s north and east door programs.
• Look for the rectangular scarsella projecting from the otherwise octagonal plan.
• Inside, seek the tomb of Antipope John XXIII and the historic baptismal setting.

Useful to know

• Study the bronze doors from the piazza before entering; each side carries a different relief sequence.
• Check the restoration update before visiting, since work can block the usual view of the vault mosaics.

Your next visit

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