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 San Stefano by montezaro
The present building was erected in the 12th century, while the apse dates from 14th c.
It is typical basilica design with a central nave divided from the aisles by piers and presbytery.
The interior of the church preserved a valuable works of Marcantonio Bassetti, the most famous Veronese painter from 17th century. Leave a Comment Address: Piazza Santo Stefano
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 The façade of San Fermo
Maggiore by Azhut
Hours: 9.30-18.00
Holidays: 13.00-18.00
Closed on monday
entrance: 2 euros Leave a Comment Address: Via Dogana, 2Phone: +39/0458007287
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The Cathedral
The Cathedral complex in Verona consists of the Cathedral itself and the church of St Giovanni in Fonte (the Baptistery of the Cathedral) and the church of St Elena.
Entrance fee 2.50 euros, but you can buy a day ticket giving admission to the five churches, or use the Verona card.
The cathedral complex has grown on this site since the 4th century AD, and the present church dates from the 8th and 9th centuries. It has been altered and renovated over the centuries, with major reconstruction in the 12th century following an earthquake. There are paintings and frescos dating from the 15th and 16th century refurbishments. The latest renovations only finished in 2002.
Through a door on the left-hand side beneath the organ you can visit the Baptistery and the Church of St Elena. Leave a Comment
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 St Zeno - "Madonna,
Angels and Saints" by alucas
The "Angels and Saints" are on each side, but with the exception of the raggedly dressed man reading a book on the far right, they look more like city dignitaries to me. Below are three small detailed scenes showing the crucification, the vigil at the tomb and the resurrection of Christ. This is one of those paintings that the more you look, the more you see, and, as always with Mantegna, the characters of real people shine through. (See my Mantova page) Leave a Comment
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 St Anastasia - the highly
decorated ceiling by alucas,
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In 2005 the exterior was undergoing extensive restoration as can be seen in one of the photos. It is the interior that you should go and see though. From the highly decorated ceiling to the frescos on the walls and paintings in the chapels, there is much to see and admire. If you like religious art (and I must admit that I am not a great fan), you could spend hours here. There are works covering the 14th to 18th centuries with many of the frescos dating from the 15th century.
Entrance fee 2.50 euros, but you can buy a day ticket giving admission to the five churches, or use the Verona card. Leave a Comment
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 The tower of the Duomo by alucas
The Basilica (Chiesa di Sant' Anastasia)
The Duomo (S. Maria Assunta)
San Zeno
San Fermo
San Lorenzo
You can get a special pass covering the entrance fees to all five churches for 5 euros, or individual entry is 2.50 euros. For further information see the website.
We visited the first three, and I've written about them seperately. Leave a Comment
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Basilica San Zeno, the most famous church in Verona, was created for the patron saint of the city. It was Saint Zeno who converted the city to Christianity. He came from North Africa in the 4th century AD and was ordained bishop of the city in 362 AD. He seems to be "a saint with a human face", he was a very keen fisherman and his statue in the church shows him holding a fishing rod and smiling.
The church and convent was build on the spot where Saint was buried, in order to preserve his relics and honour his memory. The original church was soon too small and a new basilica was build and consecrated on 8th December 806 AD - amazing, to me that we know the actual day. The church was damaged and rebuilt again the 10th century, but building work was disrupted by the earthquake of 1117 and much of the current basilica dates from the early part of 12th century. The rose window known as the Wheel of Fortune was completed in about 1225.
The basilica is spacious with characteristic Veronese Romanesque stripes of stone and brick, pink marble columns and a "keel" wooden ceiling. To the right of the facade rises the bell tower which stands separately from the church. This was built between 1045 and about 1150 and also has characteristic stripes of red brick and creamy stone. (At the time of visiting this was all wrapped up for renovation). The 13th century Benedictine tower to the left of the church is all that remains of the monastery that once stood there. Leave a Comment
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This church is not one of the Five Churches., but if you are passing by, it is worth looking in as it is very different from the better-known churches in Verona.
The church is right by the railway station, facing you across the square as you come out of the station on the west side of the Piazzale XXV Aprile, beyond the bus stands.
A bland, uninspiring modern exterior doesn't immediately excite the senses, but it was open, and so we went in, and were pleasantly surprised. The interior was larger than expected, and the light flooded in from the high-level windows to reveal some spectacular murals (see the second photo).
A plaque (in Italian) by the door reveals the story of this modern church. The original church was destroyed by bombing in September 1943, and the current church was rebuilt after the war between 1950 and 1952. A pity I don't speak Italian so I couldn't translate the rest of it. Leave a Comment Address: Piazzale XXV AprileDirections: Piazzale XXV Aprile, opposite the main railway station.
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The church of San Tomaso was built in the 15th century on the site of two earlier churches, and in 1504 it was dedicated to Saint Thomas a Becket, archbishop of Cantenbury.
The church has fine entrance and lofty Gothic windows, while the 15th century belltower has a tall conical spire.
The church is designed around a single nave witj a roof of wooden beams. The presbytery section, built in the 16th century, was designed by Michele Sanmicheli who is buried in this church.
There is the great Baroque organ in the church played on by W.A.Mozart in 1769. Leave a Comment Address: Piazza San TomasoDirections: Across the bridge Ponte Nuovo, on the left bank of the river Adige
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 Chiesa di Santissima Trinita by croisbeautyLeave a Comment
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