The Baptistery is a photograph by Tashia Summers which was uploaded on December 7th, 2013.
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The Baptistery
Artist
Tashia Summers
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Standing to the west of the Duomo, the Baptistery is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. It's construction began in 1152 and was not completed until 1363, so total construction time is 211 years. The Baptistery, which is Romanesque in design and appearance, was designed by Diotisalvi. This is known because Diotisalvi's name was carved on a pillar inside (it read "Diotosalvia magister").
The construction of the Baptistery actually took place in two stages, accounting for its long construction time. In the 14th century, the top story and the dome were added to the building, completing its overall design and finalizing its construction.
The Baptistery in Pisa is the largest in Italy. It's total circumference measures 107.25 m (351 feet). Its height is 54,86 m (180 feet), taller than the leaning tower of Pisa if you count the inclusion of the large statue of St. John the Baptist. Though not much higher than the leaning tower, it does dwarf the tower by a few centimeters. The entire Baptistery is made out of marble.
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