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Posted: 09 Sep 2016

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Pistoia - Battistero di San Giovanni in Corte

Pistoia - Battistero di San Giovanni in Corte
The construction of the octagonal "Battistero di San Giovanni in Corte" started in 1303. It is discussed whether there was a planning contribution from Nicola Pisano (Pisa Baptistry, + 1278), but there is no proof. The building was completed in 1361 by Cellino di Nese, who had actually worked in Pisa before.

The baptistery is 40 metres high. The exterior is entirely covered with white and green marble.

Once here was a lombard church, named "Santa Maria in Corte". It got demolished and replaced by the baptistery, leaving an addition to the name of the "Battistero di San Giovanni in Corte".

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