Gothic Church
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This imposing Gothic building is the largest in Verona. It is completely made of bricks, and has three naves with transepts and five polygonal apses. It was founded by the Dominicans in 1290 on the site of an Arian convent and church. It was finally completed in 1481. A twin portal opens on the incomplete façade. The portal is made of polychrome marble and includes some renaissance reliefs. The architrave is decorated with sculptures representing the life of Christ, these are flanked by niches containing statues of Saint Chiara and Saint Anastasia. The interior is majestic and sumptuous: the furnishings and decorations are rich. The flooring is made of multi-colored marble and dates back to 1462: it was made by Pietro da Porlezza's workshop. To the right of the altar there is an extremely high arch. It used to be decorated by the fresco of Saint George leaving to save the Princess from the dragon, this is now conserved in the Giusti Chapel in front of the vestry. It was painted by Pisanello and epitomises Verona's international gothic style. You should see the Cortesia Serego's large tomb, attributed to Nanni di Bartolo and dating back to the first half of the 15th Century. The altar pieces with paintings of Saint Martino by Francesco Caroto (16th Century) and the Annunciation by Michele Giambono are also worth seeing.
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To see is to believe!
My first visit to Verona and it was so beautiful. 4.5 euro's...
Reviewed by:sammysue63 from on Aug 28 2008
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