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Baptistery: Traveler Reviews

Piazza San Giovanni, Volterra, Italy
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Ranked #13 of 20 attractions in Volterra
Type: Historic Sites, Religious Sites
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Bristol, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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“Nice”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 2, 2012

Not as impressive as Pisa....obviously. However, worth having a look during a stroll around the town.

Visited July 2012
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Rapid City, South Dakota
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24 attraction reviews
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“THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE BAPTISTRY IN VOLTERRA”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2012

Some of the reviews are for other baptistries in Pisa and others. This is of the one in Volterra, the vampire capital.
It is a 13th century Baptistry done in green and white marble. The baptismal font is by Vacca in 1790. The inlaid mosaics are excellent.

Visited March 2012
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Worcestershire, UK
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48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
“Quiet & restrained”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2012

A small quiet space with the original 1502 font in the corner - it looks as if it was replaced with a bigger and more ornate one.

Visited May 2012
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Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
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“Stunning”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

It was breathtaking. So amazing. My husband and I can't wait to go back.

Visited April 2012
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Alabama
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Impressive structure and well maintained”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

We toured the Baptistery during our visit to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower. We decided to tour the Cathdralmand the Baptistry while we were there since they all are within 100 yards of each other. There is a small fee for the Baptistry but worth the small euro u will pay to enter. The interior is exceptionally maintained in great condition. The are typical ornate catholic furnishing but the magnitude is impressive. Worth the visit if u have time.

Visited March 2012
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