picture of the Baptistry of Saint John in front of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flowers in Florence

The Baptistry of Saint John has been built between the XI and the XII century. It was the place in wich knights and poets received their investiture. With an octagonal plant, it has three gates; the most famous gate is the eastern one, the Gate of Paradise by Lorenzo and Vittore Ghiberti.

Baptistery of Florence San Giovanni Square Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flowers Tuscany