Baptistery of Saint John

A Gothic baptistery from the 14th century, tucked beneath the cathedral apse and reached by descending steps from the side streets. The centerpiece is a marble baptismal font with bronze reliefs by Jacopo della Quercia, Lorenzo Ghiberti, and Donatello, dating from the 1420s. It is often skipped in a hurry, but it is of equal artistic importance to the cathedral itself.

📍 Everything for your visit — Baptistery of Saint John

🗺️ Map	✅ Open
🅿️ Parking nearby · 13	🎁 Free with an account
🍽️ Nearby restaurants · 13	🎁 Free with an account
🚶 Suggested itinerary: Siena — must-see for a first visit Stops: 4 · ⏱️ 4–5h	🎁 Free with an account
💡 Good to know before your trip — Italy	✅ 5 free · ⚡ 22 with PRO
📅 Events — Siena	✅ Open

Traveling to Siena?

Enter your dates and see what NoStressTravel has for your exact stay.

Plan your trip →

Entry: Ticket required

Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

Included in the OPA SI pass, which covers both the cathedral and the museum. If purchased separately, the ticket costs around 4 EUR. The space is relatively small, so there are fewer crowds than in the cathedral.

🌍 Activities and tours — Siena

GetYourGuide 🔎 search offers

Prices and availability are on the partner's website.

🎁

You can unlock all of this for free!

Sign up and choose this destination as your free one. You get access to restaurants, parking, day trips and planning tools.

Unlock the guide for free