Basilica of San Zeno

The Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore is a Romanesque church in Verona dedicated to Saint Zeno and is one of the city’s foremost medieval monuments, largely completed in the 11th to 12th centuries. It is noted for its sober Romanesque proportions, sculpted stonework and historic bronze doors.

Visitors focus on the façade, the bronze doors and the crypt where relics of St Zeno are preserved; the interior also contains medieval liturgical furnishings and artwork. The basilica stands in Verona’s historic centre near the Adige River and is readily accessible from the city’s principal squares.

• Dating and style: The present church dates largely to the 11th and 12th centuries and is a principal example of Romanesque architecture in Verona.
• Primary highlights: The building retains an important medieval crypt and a well-known sculpted west façade that are primary points of interest for visitors.

What to See #

• West façade and doors: The basilica's west façade is a textbook example of Romanesque composition, including sculptural and architectural decoration and historic bronze doors.
• Crypt and relics: A crypt and the interior high altar area house relics associated with the church's patron, and the church retains medieval liturgical furnishings and fabric.