Location: Verona
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What to do and see in Verona, Veneto: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
So splendid was medieval Verona that its reputation alone inspired Shakespeare to set two plays here (Romeo and Juliet and The Two Gentlemen of Verona). Though its connection to the actual Capulets is tenuous at best, the so-called Juliet's House draws half a million tourists per year, many of them keen on reenacting the balcony scene. Don't miss the Roman amphitheater and the Palazzo Barberi.
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1. Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore
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4.5 based on 2,905 reviews
Built in 1123-35, this ornate Romanesque church features adorned bronze doors and remarkable Cloister.
Reviewed By Parsha50 - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
The ticket to visit the Basilica is very reasonable and you can have an audio tour as you walk around which is fascinating; the Basilica is dedicated to the Saint of Verona and the month of May is dedicated to him. Worth the visit as inside is serene and very special indeed.
2. Verona's Cathedral (Duomo)
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4.5 based on 1,659 reviews
Reviewed By Steveage - Rexburg, United States
In the Sant’Elena church (a section of the overall church) you can see the flooring from the 4th century! This church was named after Saint Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine. There's a baptismal font, gorgeous carving, here since the 12th century.. 1,000 year old frescoes, paintings throughout the church are incredible, all added Medieval, Renaissance, Mannerism and Baroque. Beautiful columns from the 11th century are in one of the first rooms after you enter. I don't remember what I paid for the audio guide, but it was well worth it! It's only 3 euros to get in, with the audio guide included.
3. The Church of Sant'Eufemia
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4.5 based on 171 reviews
4. Chiesa di San Luca Evangelista
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
S. Luca is an excellent example of a Veronese Romanesque church. Most of the building was restored in 1753. On the inside of the facade is a stational cross made by a Veronese artist in 1340. A "Guardian Angel" by Claudio Ridolfi and "Assunta" by Orbetto hang on either side of the right hand door
5. Chiesa di Santa Maria in Organo
6. S. Giovanni in Valle
7. Sant'Eufemia
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By BillNorthumberland - Choppington, United Kingdom
Truly magnificent and well worth visiting to reflect in the peace and tranquil interior of a unique and beautiful church. Light a candle and reflect.
8. SS. Siro e Libera
9. Chiesa di San Giorgio in Braida-Verona
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4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By rockystuff
We were walking along the north side of the river and wandered into this church. No tourists inside, but a nice volunteer was manning the place. Although she spoke no English, and my Italian is limited to what sounds like the French I remember, she followed us around, flipping on lights to illuminate the paintings. She made sure we knew that the painting over the front door was Tintoretto, and at the front was Veronese. Then she led us into the side chapel and in her animated way, showed us wooden paintings of people praying to Jesu for miracles that came true. This church is part of the Verona Minor Hierusalem, which includes 7 Verona churches that you may perform a form of pilgrimage, and you will get a "notebook" that can be stamped at each site.
