1059 (consecrated) Florence Italy
Baptistery of Florence (aerial view)

Part of the Florence Duomo Complex. Construction began in the 4th century on top of ruins. Consecrated in 1059 by Pope Nicholas II. 1128 became the official Baptistery of Florence and construction of the interior decor and dome were completed around 1350.

Baptisteries are centrally planned, commonly octagonal and roofed with a dome. Baptistery of Florence is surrounded by pilasters and striped green and white marble.

Florence: Baptistery aerial view. consecrated 1059. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/ARTSTOR_103_41822003135892