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Matto
May 24, 2022
Hiking
The highlight in this baptismal church are the Menabuoi frescoes, one of the most important and best-preserved painting cycles of the 14th century. The hundred or so picture fields cover all the wall surfaces and the dome. Illustrated are scenes from the Gospel, the first and last books of the Bible and the life of John the Baptist, the patron of all baptisteries. The dome fresco shows Christ as Pantocrator, surrounded by the hosts of angels and accomplished ones.
You can get tickets on the other side of the square at the Museo Diocesano di Padova.
You can get tickets on the other side of the square at the Museo Diocesano di Padova.
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JakobusPilger
July 11, 2022
Hiking
In the immediate vicinity of the large Italian cathedrals / basilicas there is always a separate baptistery (which in important cities can sometimes take on the dimensions of a church), …
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