Church of Saint Zeno
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The Basilica of San Zeno is without any doubt one of the most beautiful and better preserved examples of Romanesque architecture in the whole of Northern Italy.
What strikes the visitor most is the warm colours of the façade, due to the alternated use of tufa stone and bricks.
The façade, ideally enclosed on the left by the tower of the early monastery (13th century) and on the right by the slender bell tower (12th century), is suggestive in its colors, harmonious in its perfect architectural linee, sober and graceful in its decoration: it shows the influence of Lombard-Emilian architecture in the Veneto.
The original nucleus of the complex has been identified in the church and convent that rose on the Roman and later an early Christian burial ground near the Via Gallica. The church and convent had been built on the spot where the Saint had been buried.
When to visit
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In the Basilica of San Zeno, there is a bookshop that sells souvenirs (bronze reliefs in different sizes, stationery items, books about the 4 historical churches, etc.) .
Opening times
March-October:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday and holidays: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday and religious holidays: 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
November-February:
Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday and holidays: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday and religious holidays: 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Changes to visiting hours: these hours are always subject to further changes with 24/48 hours' notice:
- Thursday, December 4, 2025: open from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM
- Friday, December 12, 2025: open from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Wednesday, December 24, 2025: open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- Thursday, December 25, 2025: guided tours suspended
- Friday, December 26, 2025: open from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM and from 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM
- In the months of May, June, July, and September, the historic churches may guarantee Saturday openings for guided tours from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, given the possible and numerous liturgical appointments (funerals, weddings, baptisms, confirmations) that usually take place during the summer months.
Mass Schedule:
Weekdays: 8:00 AM/6:30 PM (only Tuesday and Friday at S.Benedetto) - Saturday and vigils: 6:30 PM - Sunday and solemnities: 8:00 AM/10:00 AM/11:30 AM
During religious functions, guided tours are suspended. Entry for the visit is allowed up to 15 minutes before closing times.
The hours may be subject to changes beyond our control.
FAQ
Why is the Church of San Zeno well known?
The church is known because besides being one of the four main churches, it is the church dedicated to the patron saint. Here you can admire the Pala del Mantegna and the bronze panels of the main portal.
Are there relics of the patron saint in the Church?
The relics of the patron saint of Verona were transferred to the Basilica during the solemn consecration which took place in 807.
Is the Church on one level?
The interior of the Basilica is divided into three levels: the parish church, the crypt and the presbyteral church.
Is the monument accessible to people with disabilities?
The church is partially accessible, in the areas of the cloister and in the lower area.
Is it possible to access to the monument with animals?
It is not possible to enter the monument with animals, except in cases of guide dogs with muzzle accompanying a disable guest.
Contact
Church of Saint Zeno
Piazza San Zeno, 2 ( Directions )
Web: https://www.chieseverona.it/it/
Mail: info@chieseverona.it
Tel: +39 045 592813
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