Santi Apostoli, Verona

Churches in Italy represent a perfect merging of faith, art, history, and design. From a church that was built in the first century to a cathedral that was consecrated during the Middle Ages, one can literally see the history of Christianity unfold before their eyes. These stunning places of worship each have a rich story to tell and also display beautiful works of art from leading artists of the day. You will literally feel as if you have walked into a museum when you visit a Veronese house of worship.

Although consecrated in 1194, the Santi Apostoli is an ancient church whose origins began in the eighth century. The church features Romanesque design and consists of three naves, a raised roof, and a red marble entrance. The interior of the church features three aspes and two chapels. The church was renovated in the sixteenth and twentieth centuries. Visitors will enjoy the frescoes that date back to the sixteenth century, a crib from the fifteenth century, and many other treasures.

There are several attractions that are a just a stone's throw away that you can enjoy after visiting the Santi Apostoli. They include the Monumento a Aleardo Aleardi, the Palazzo Bevilacqua, the Byblos Art Gallery, the Itaca Gallery, the Astra, the Museo d'arte, the San Lorenzo, the Piazza Bra, and the Gran Guardia Nuova.