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Restorers Chiara Zizola, right, and Roberto Nardi work at the restoration of the mosaics that adorn the dome of one of the oldest churches in Florence, St. John's Baptistery.

Video. How to see Florence's 10 million tile mosaic up close

Updated: 10/02/2023 - 12:29 GMT+1

The Florence Baptistery’s mosaics are being restored. Here’s how you can see them up close.

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