Volterra Baptistery of San Giovanni, Volterra

Name: Volterra Baptistery of San Giovanni
Address: Piazza S. Giovanni, Volterra, 56048, Italy
Telephone: +39 0588 87654

#2 among attractions in Volterra

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Volterra Baptistery of San Giovanni, Volterra

Facts and practical information

The Baptistery of San Giovanni an octagonal 13th century religious building standing just in front of the Duomo of Volterra, in the center of the city. It was supposedly set up in the seventh century at the site of a Roman Temple dedicated to Sun worship. ()

Local name: Battistero di San Giovanni Coordinates: 43°24'6"N, 10°51'30"E

Address

Piazza S. GiovanniVolterra 56048 Italy

Contact

+39 0588 87654

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Day trips

Volterra Baptistery of San Giovanni – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Volterra Cathedral, Abbey of Sts. Justin and Clement, San Francesco, Palazzo dei Priori.

~170 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Volterra Cathedral, Volterra
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Church
Abbey of Sts. Justin and Clement
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~1190 ftNW
Church, Historical place, Ballet
San Francesco, Volterra
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~300 ftE
Forts and castles, History museum, City hall
Palazzo dei Priori, Volterra
2 min walk • The Palazzo dei Priori is located in the historic center of Volterra, in the square of the same name, in the province of Pisa. It is the oldest municipal palace in Tuscany.
~950 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Hotel San Lino, Volterra
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0.7 miNW
Church
Church of San Giusto, Volterra
20 min walk • The Church of Santi Giusto e Clemente is an ancient church in Volterra, Pisa, Italy. It is also known as San Giusto or San Giusto Nuovo. For some 850 years, the Abbey of Sts. Justin and Clement was attached to it, and it was administered by the monks of that monastery.
~810 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
Persio Flacco Theater, Volterra
4 min walk • The Persio Flacco is an active opera and theater stage in Volterra, Italy.
0.4 miE
Church
San Pietro in Selci, Volterra
11 min walk • San Pietro in Selci is an ancient church in Volterra, Italy. A church was initially established by Guiscard, Marquis of Tuscany in 1005, and part of the building we see today dates to the 12th century, but sports today a later Baroque facade with statues in tufa of San Lino and Saint Giusto by Leonardo Ricciarelli.
~1820 ftE
Forts and castles
Fortezza Medicea, Volterra
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~950 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Volterra
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~540 ftNE
43°24'10"N • 10°51'34"E
Pinacoteca, Volterra
3 min walk • Art museum, Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Volterra Baptistery of San Giovanni?

Nearby attractions include Volterra Cathedral, Volterra (1 min walk), Palazzo dei Priori, Volterra (2 min walk), Oratorio di San Cristoforo, Volterra (3 min walk), Pinacoteca, Volterra (3 min walk).

How to get to Volterra Baptistery of San Giovanni by public transport?

The nearest stations to Volterra Baptistery of San Giovanni:

Bus

Parcheggio Bus (14 min walk)