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Sant’Anastasia Church

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Sant’Anastasia Church is Verona’s largest and most impressive Gothic church, a masterpiece of medieval architecture and art. Built by the Dominican order between the 13th and 15th centuries, it is renowned for its intricate frescoes, marble decorations, and the famous “hunchback holy water fonts.” The church’s vast interior and stunning artworks make it one of Verona’s most spiritually and artistically significant landmarks.

What to See & Do

  • Admire the grand Gothic architecture 🏰 and frescoed ceilings 🖼️✨🇮🇹
  • View Pisanello’s famous fresco 🎨 “Saint George and the Princess” 👑🐉👀
  • See the marble holy water fonts 💧 held by two sculpted hunchbacks 🗿🙏
  • Explore the intricate stained glass 🌈 and marble floors 🧱✨
  • Visit the small chapels 🕯️ decorated with Renaissance art 🎨👑🖼️

How to Get There

  • From Piazza delle Erbe 🏘️: 5-minute walk 🚶‍♂️ along Via Sottoriva 🛣️⏱️💨
  • By Bus 🚌: Lines 70 🚍 and 94 stop near Piazza Sant’Anastasia 📍✅
  • By Car 🚗: Limited parking 🅿️⚠️ along Lungadige Re Teodorico 🌊🙏

Travel Tips

  • Dress modestly 👗 as it’s an active place of worship ⛪🙏👚
  • Photography 📸 is allowed 👍 but avoid flash 🚫💡
  • Visit early morning 🌅 or late afternoon 🌄 for quiet time 🤫😌
  • Combine with visits 🤝 to Ponte Pietra 🌉 or Verona Cathedral 🕌 nearby 🗺️✅

Suggested Itinerary

  • 9:00 AM – Arrive 🧭 at Sant’Anastasia ⛪ and explore the interior 🙏✨💨
  • 9:45 AM – Admire the frescoes 🎨 and sculptures 🗿👀
  • 10:15 AM – Walk 🚶‍♂️ along Via Sottoriva 🛣️ toward Ponte Pietra 🌉🗺️
  • 10:45 AM – Enjoy a coffee ☕ by the Adige River 🌊🥐😋👋

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Entry Fee:

€3 (adults), €1.50 (reduced)

Best Time to Visit:

Mid-morning for good light through stained glass windows.

Location

📌 Sant’Anastasia Church, Piazza Sant’Anastasia, Verona, Italy

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