Friday, May 24, 2013

Baptistry of St. John

Baptistry of St. John, piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa
Still in Piazza dei Miracoli, facing the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, lies the Battistero di San Giovanni (Baptistry of St. John). The building has almost the same hight of the Tower of Pisa, it took as long to be built (1152-1363) and it is also slightly leaning.

See also: Santa Maria Assunta - Leaning Tower
External links: Piazza dei Miracoli - Leaning Tower of Pisa - Baptistry (Wikipedia)

After twelve days and twelve nights they finally shut down that damned generator. Livorno Daily Photo in Pisa will go on for twelve days as well, so we have another Pisan week before returning on home turf.

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6 comments:

  1. MichelleMay 24, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    Quite a structure. Almost looks like a fancy wedding cake.

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  2. RandyMay 24, 2013 at 3:57 AM

    What a beautiful church.

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  3. cieldequimperMay 24, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    It is absolutely gorgeous!

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  4. DinaMay 24, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Hallelujah! Your quiet has returned!

    Very unusual look to this baptistry. Actually, I don't mind at all to have another week of Pisa.

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  5. Cezar and LéiaMay 24, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Spectacular picture, I love all details!
    Léia

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  6. HalcyonMay 27, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    It's a really pretty building. :)

    PS: Did you find the "Businessman" aka "That Guy" of Pisa? I'd like to see him.

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