Sacred Destinations Destinations Italy Milan Early Christian Baptistery Early Christian Baptistery Photos 17411 × share full URL share short URL embed link code photo 8 of 44 Previous | Next Baptistery The 4th-century octagonal baptistery. In the foreground is the baptismal font, fed by canals seen directly opposite. Around the font are radiating apses. Traces of the marble pavement survive in both areas. Credit: Holly Hayes