Spectacular Church To See In Italy - Battistera and Duomo, Parma

Battistera and Duomo, Parma

In architectural terms, the baptistery of Parma Cathedral represents the shift from Romaneque to Gothic; commissioned in 1196, it’s an octagonal structure clad in pink marble. Inside, sixteen arches form alcoves, each of which is painted with a different scene; the domed ceiling is also painted.