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basilica of san zeno
this is one of the most beautiful and important romanesque churches of verona.
with its bell tower, cloister and the tower of the ancient abbey, it forms a striking complex.
construction on the basilica began in the 10th century and continued until the 14th century.
the portal, decorated with 48 bronze tiles, is one of the masterpieces of medieval european sculpture: it portrays scenes from the old and new testament, and episodes in the life of saint zeno. the crypt contains the body of the saint, the patron of the city. there is also a polychromatic marble statue of the saint inside the church. the high altar has a stupendous triptych by andrea mantegna portraying the madonna enthroned with saints and angels (1459).
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