Battistero

The Baptist Church of Pisa, also known as St. John's Baptist Pool (Battistero di San Giovanni), is the Roman Catholic Church building in Pisa. It was built in 1152 and is the second ancient building on Pisa's Miracle Square (Piazza dei Miracoli), located between the cathedral and the bell tower. The bell tower is the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. The Baptist Church was designed by Diotisalvi and can be seen on two pillars in the building, dated 1153.

A circular building, located between the Leaning Tower and the Cathedral of Pisa, occupies a prominent position in the center of the Miracle Square. The lower-level components of the building are loose and the upper are dense, forming beautiful rhythms.

The Baptist Church of Pisa, also known as the Baptist Church of Saint John, is a circular building on the left side of Pisa's Miracle Square, a mixture of Roman and Gothic styles, especially the huge dome, which is 35 meters in diameter, particularly conspicuous. The Baptist Church is the largest in Italy and has a large baptism pool inside. And it is said that the sound effect and lighting inside the Baptist Church are very good. The exterior decoration of the Baptist Church is also very beautiful.

Must see when traveling around Tuscany! Unique buildings in Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa

The Baptist Church of Pisa is the first circular building on the left hand side after entering the square by the main entrance. It was built in 1153. It features a large dome 35 meters in diameter and four finely carved gates in Roman and Gothic styles. As soon as you enter the interior, you can see a large baptism like a bathtub, which is used to soak the body in water for baptism

The exterior of the Baptist Church is a semicircular dome building with a red top and white main structure. A very large building. The Baptist Church and the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the main church stand on the Miracle Square. It is very shocking to see and worth a visit.

Most tourists come to Pisa always to the leaning tower. In fact, the cathedral and the baptism hall on the side are not to be missed. The sound and lighting effects inside the baptism hall are very good. Every 30 minutes there will be poetry singing. The effect is really shocking. There is a delicate wooden pulpit in the middle of the interior. It is also a historical work.