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Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore

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The Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore is one of the most beautiful and significant Romanesque churches in Italy. Built between the 10th and 12th centuries, it is dedicated to Saint Zeno, the patron saint of Verona. Known for its harmonious architecture, bronze doors, and stunning frescoes, the basilica is also famous as the setting for the marriage scene in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.”

What to See & Do

  • Admire the stunning bronze doors 🚪 depicting biblical scenes 📜✨🙏
  • Explore the crypt ⚰️ and main altar 🙏 with relics 💎 of Saint Zeno ✝️🕯️
  • View the 14th-century frescoes 🎨 and the rose window 🌹 “Wheel of Fortune” 🎡👀
  • Visit the peaceful cloisters 🌿 and gardens 🌳😌💚
  • Discover the connection 💡 to Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” 🎭❤️🇮🇹

How to Get There

  • From Verona Arena 🏟️: 20-minute walk 🚶‍♀️ or short taxi ride 🚕⏱️💨
  • By Bus 🚌: Lines 🚍 11, 12, or 13 stop near Piazza San Zeno 📍✅
  • By Car 🚗: Street parking 🅿️ available around the basilica area 🗺️👍

Travel Tips

  • Respect the quiet atmosphere 🤫 inside the church ⛪🙏
  • Photography 📸 is allowed 👍 without flash 🚫💡
  • Visit during mass 🎶 to experience local culture 🇮🇹 respectfully 🙏✅
  • Combine with a visit 🤝 to Castelvecchio 🏰 or the Adige River walk 🌊🗺️

Suggested Itinerary

  • 9:00 AM – Arrive 🧭 at Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore ⛪ and explore the façade 🏰✨
  • 9:30 AM – Visit the interior 🙏 and crypt area ⚰️👀
  • 10:15 AM – Relax ☕ in the cloisters 🌳 or nearby cafés 🥐😌
  • 11:00 AM – Walk 🚶‍♂️ along the Adige River 🌊 toward Castelvecchio 🏰👋

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Sundays from 12:30 PM)

Entry Fee:

€4 (adults), €2.50 (reduced)

Best Time to Visit:

Morning hours to enjoy peaceful interiors and natural light.

Location

📌 Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, Piazza San Zeno, Verona, Italy

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