The Baptistery is the oldest religious site in all of Florence. It was first described as a minor basilica in 897. Work on the mosaics in the interior began in the 13th century. The baptistery has three large doors which are famous for their decoration; which I will describe later
Marble flooring with geometric pattern were added in the 12th century
13th century mosaics illustrating The Last Judgement
Tomb of Antipope John XXIII
Dante's mask was hidden here in Inferno
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