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V7524SHbarbarac
Magnificent - in February freezing cold - do buy (and read) one of the details documentations before you visit the Battistero. Paintings and architectural structure are breath-taking
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celesteimpero2014
During my trips I visited the battistero..ticket too much expensive ...in 5 minutes the visit was finished
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albyboetti
The entrance fee is 6 €. The combined ticket (with museo diocesano) is 7 €. In the morning, the baptistery is open from 9 to 12.30 p.m.. In the afternoon it is open from 3 to 6.30 p.m., except on festivities when it opens from 16. The interior is covered with frescoes. The domed ceiling displays in vivid colours paintings similar to those of the byzantine churches of Ravenna. In the centre you'll find a medieval pool for the baptismal immersion.The visit takes a few minutes.
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RupeG
Once inside it's a very strange place. It's all brown and beiges with a wood feel to it. It is very different from a typical church experience, and feels very original/unique. It's a little mystical inside, and not to be missed.
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Jim_atl
We paid the six euro fee to enter. We were given a book in English that described what was inside. There were many frescoes and some statues. We were the only people there and sat in chairs while we read the book and looked up and down decorated walls.
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Pinky Parker
This is a good alternative to the Baptistry of Florence, which is currently closed for renovation. The frescoes are beautiful. You can pay 2euro to hear a recorded explanation, though it is a bit hard to follow. I sat in the Baptistry with a friend just watching the l might change and it seemed to illuminate different sections of the room.
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kathleenm648
The paintings were from the ceiling to the floor. This was built just for baptismals. It was gorgeous!!
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16R25D
The last time we visited Parma was 26 years ago on a somewhat hurried trip from Venice with our four year old. I always vowed that I'd return to do this jewel of a town more justice. The Baptistery epitomises this contained place for me. It has a harmony of proportions that is so pleasing to the eye, and then one is rewarded more by the gleaming frescoes inside and the incredible much photographed ceiling. Like the city itself, the Baptistery is a joy to behold and totally awe-inspiring.
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lakegirl48
The Battistero is beautiful both inside and out, and is well worth a visit. It would perhaps be a bonus if there were mirrors available to visitors so that we could admire the upper walls and ceilings without risking falling over backwards! Lovely place to visit.
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MiriamP759
Adjacent to the Cathedral stands the beautiful Baptistry, made of pink Verona marble.This is considered the finest work of the architect Benedetto Antelami, unfortunately it was closed during our visit in Parma.Well, it leaves us no choise but visit it again sometime in the future...Please remember that both the Cathedral & the Baptistry are closed from 12:30 till 3pm.Cathedral= no entry fee.Baptistry = 6 euro.