The Saint John Baptist Church in Magliano in Toscana

The Saint John Baptist Church was built during the Middle Ages and today it shows a particular fusion of different styles as a result of the numerous restorations made along the centuries.

The facade of the church shows some Renaissance elements whereas along its left side it is possible to admire some little windows showing a typically Gothic style. By its right side rises an imposing belfry ending in a cusp.

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The interior of the Saint John Baptist Church has just an aisle and its roof is supported by archs resting on Romanic columns, showing this latter decorated capitals.

Along the internal walls it is possible to admire fine frescoes portraying Biblical pictures painted by several artists from Siena.

In the zone of the apse there are a tabernacle dating back to the XIII-th century and a travertine-made baptismal font dating back to the XV-th century. On the lintel it is possible to admire the ensign of the local community showing the name of its creator, M. Nicholaus, in Gothic letters.