The Baptistry is a wonderful round building across from the main church.
It is the first stop (baptism) on the way to being a Christian.
You can actually go into the dome and see the art close-up.
There is a small door which once was the way up for women as they were not supposed to be on the floor with the fount.
Outside you approached through the Golden Doors
SECRETS: 1. you can get up close in the dome like I said.
2. The Golden Doors on the outside of the building are not the real Golden Doors.
3. The real Golden Doors are located in a small museum behind the Duomo.
4. Go to the museum rather than fight the crowd at the reproductions.
(Museo dell Opera del Duomo)
To the left rear of the church.
Ceiling of the Baptistry
As seen from the level of the women.
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