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Cathedral · Verona, Vêneto
Duomo di Verona
The cathedral of Verona, with a Romanesque façade and Gothic interior, with Titian's Assumption, the baptistery of San Giovanni in Fonte and the church of Sant'Elena in the same complex.
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About Duomo di Verona
The Duomo di Verona, officially the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, is the city's main church and a national monument. It stands on the bend of the Ádige, in the north of the historic center, in a complex that includes the bishop's palace, the canons' cloister, the Biblioteca Capitolare, the baptistery and the church of Sant'Elena.
The façade is Romanesque, from the 12th century, with a portal guarded by stone lions and statues of the paladins Orlando and Oliveiro, heroes of the Charlemagne legends. The interior was rebuilt in the Gothic style, with three naves and side chapels framed by painted columns.
In the first chapel on the left is Titian's Assumption of the Virgin, from the 16th century. Through the cloister you reach the baptistery of San Giovanni in Fonte, with an octagonal baptismal font carved from a block of marble, and Sant'Elena, where remains of the first Christian church on the site and 4th-century floor mosaics can be seen.
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Practical information
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How much time to set aside
45 minutes to 1 hour, including the baptistery and Sant'Elena.
Best time
In the morning or early afternoon, outside mass times.
How to get there
About a 10-minute walk from Piazza delle Erbe via Via Duomo. It's close to the Ponte Pietra.
Tip
To enter, cover shoulders and knees. The combined ticket for Verona's historic churches includes the Duomo, San Zeno, Sant'Anastasia and San Fermo.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Duomo di Verona
What is the cathedral's best-known work?
The Assumption of the Virgin, by Titian, in the first chapel to the left of the nave.
Is the baptistery included in the same visit?
Yes. The baptistery of San Giovanni in Fonte and the church of Sant'Elena are part of the cathedral complex and are visited via the cloister.
Do you need special clothing to enter?
Shoulders and knees covered, as in most Italian churches.