Baptistry doors, Florence

...one of three sets of bronze doors to the octagonal baptistry across from the Duomo. It was completed in 1128. These are the east doors, by Lorenzo Ghiberti, called the "Gates of Paradise" by Michelangelo. Ghiberti and his assistants spent 27 years on them in the 15th century. (These are reproductions; the actual Ghiberti doors are in the Duomo museum.) John the Baptist is the patron saint of Florence.
Grandpa and Grandson in Florence, Italy.
October 2002
Florence October 2002
Melbourne.
Florence

I can't remember the carrousel spinning like a top.
Special Windows: Title: Florence in the Rain ( 21 points ) by Mark Fioravanti
See photo in original gallery.