The Basilica of San Giovanni Battista dei Fiorentini in Rome dates from the 16th century and is an example of Baroque architecture. Its interiors are decorated with numerous sculptures, including a group of sculptures depicting the scene of the baptism of Christ by Antonio Raggi. The temple is famous for the fact that animals have access to it.
The church was built on the order of Pope Julius II. The main altar is made of red marble and is decorated with antique figures, including allegory of "Justice" by Michel Anguier. On both sides you can see the richly decorated tombs of the Falconieri family.
In the chapel of the Sacchetti family, so-called The crucifix chapel holds a historic bronze cross - the work of Paul Sanquirico and Prosper Antichi. The walls and ceiling of the chapel were covered with colorful frescoes by Giovanni Lanfranco.
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