Verona, Italy
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Verona, Italy
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Roman Arena of Verona
Verona, Italy
c. 20-30 CE
The third-largest Roman amphitheater in the world after those in Rome and Capua, this ancient arena dominates the town square of Verona and hosts a famous opera festival each summer.
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San Zeno Maggiore
Verona, Italy
1120-38
The most important church in Verona, San Zeno Maggiore was founded in the 5th century and rebuilt in the 12th century. It offers fine bronze doors, facade reliefs, medieval murals and many other important artworks.
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Verona Cathedral
Verona, Italy
Dating primarily from the 12th century, Verona's cathedral features fine Romanesque carvings, some Early Christian artifacts, and a lovely painting by Titian.
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Sant'Anastasia
Verona, Italy
1291-1323
The largest church in Verona, this Dominican edifice was built alongside the river in 1291. It contains some important Gothic and Early Renaissance art.
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San Pietro Martire
Verona, Italy
This tiny 14th-century church next to Sant'Anastasia is now used for exhibitions. It contains an allegorial fresco of the Annunciation by Giovanni Maria Falconetto.
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Lapidary Museum
Verona, Italy
Verona's Lapidary Museum displays an impressive collection of Greek inscriptions from the 5th cent. BC to 5th cent. AD, as well as other ancient and medieval artifacts from the region.