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The Gates of Paradise

A Masterpiece of the Florentine Renaissance

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Sep 18, 2024
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The Gates of Paradise are a stunning set of bronze doors that grace the Baptistery of San Giovanni, right across from Florence Cathedral in Italy. Created by Lorenzo Ghiberti, a master of the Italian Renaissance, these doors are famous for their detailed relief sculptures and are conside…

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