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We have 12 themed walks to choose from - or you can design your own city plan.

The walks last between 2.5 hours and 4 hours and, for most, you can choose your preferred starting time.

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Tuesday 7 January 2014

Baptistery doors restoration uncovers gold



Restorers are continuing their work on the north doors of the ancient Florence San Giovanni Baptisery. The doors, created by Lorenzo Ghiberti and dating to around 1402-24, are often overlooked for the more famous Gates of Paradise, on the eastern side.

The restoration, which it's hoped will be finished by the end of next year, has discovered gold gilding under the thick layers of black dust. Previously it was thought the doors contained only bronze.

Like the original east doors, (both sets are currently replaced by copies on the Baptistery), the restored north doors will eventually be housed in the Opera del Duomo museum.



A restorer works on the North Doors of the S. Giovanni Baptistery
(Picture courtesy of Google Images)
  


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