St. Zeno Maggiore Church (Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore) in Verona

St. Zeno Maggiore Church (Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore)

Verona, Italy

5 ticket options available · from $4.66 to $40.77 · free cancellation on 2 of 5

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Tours, passes & combos at St. Zeno Maggiore Church (Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore)

Skip-the-line, guided tours, city passes and combo tickets — priced higher because they bundle extras beyond standard entry.

SellerOptionPrice (USD)
Church of Saint Zeno Official Single entry to one of four churches; includes audio guide ( $4.66 View
Agoda Free cancellation 24-hour Verona Card | Verona Card $33.86 View
Headout 24-Hour Pass $34.36 View
GetYourGuide Free cancellation Arena Priority Entrance: 48-Hour Verona Card $40.77 View
Headout 48-Hour Pass $40.77 View

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Construction started
967 AD
Type
Place of worship in Verona, Italy

Visitor information

People also ask

What is the history of the Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore?

Its origin seems to go back to a church erected over the tomb of Saint Zeno of Verona, who died between 372 and 380. The building was rebuilt at the beginning of the 9th century at the behest of Bishop Ratold and King of Italy Pepin, who deemed it inappropriate for the body of the patron saint to rest in a poor church.

Is Verona cathedral free?

Address: Piazza Duomo, 21 – 37121 Verona. Telephone: +39 045592813. Opening Hours: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays and public holidays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Entrance fee: Entrance Cathedral + Canonical Museum: 2.50 Euro; discount: 2 Euro; children 0-11: free. Verona Card: free of charge.

What is St Zeno the patron saint of?

Zeno is the patron saint of fishermen and anglers, the city of Verona, newborn babies, and children learning to speak and walk. Some 30 churches or chapels have been dedicated to him, including Pistoia Cathedral.

What is special about Santa Maria Maggiore?

A Brief History of Santa Maria Maggiore It is the largest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Rome, is one of the four Papal Basilicas, and one of the Seven Pilgrimage Churches. The Basilica is also home to one of the Holy Doors, which are a focus of pilgrimage during the 2025 Jubilee year for visitors to the city.