San Benedetto al Monte
Between the Capitolium and the Mount of Piety
The church of San Benedetto al Monte was erected near the Roman forum of the city, right next to the Capitolium, so much so that the perimeter of the Romanesque crypt was built against the substructures of the Roman building. From ancient documents we know that the church was already standing around the year 1000 and that it became a parish in 1336. It was almost entirely rebuilt in 1617: the apse still preserves fragments of a pictorial decoration by the workshop of Giovanni Badile.
The 11th century Romanesque crypt has been the subject of a recent conservative intervention and shows possible Lombard influences. Some Roman remains are still visible: a small portion of the Capitolium supporting base, reclaimed materials from the same building and a funerary stone. From 1907 to 1912, the rector of the church was Saint Giovanni Calabria.
Interesting facts
The church took the name ‘al Monte’ in the modern age, due to its proximity to the Monte di Pietà, or Mount of Piety, a charity pawnbroker.
General information
The church of San Benedetto al Monte is part of the itinerary called “Rebirth from Earth. Verona, crossroads of civilizations, history and culture”. Admission is free thanks to the Verona Minor Hierusalem volunteers.
Opening times
Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
Mass Schedule
Sunday Mass: 10:30 am, 5:30 pm; Saturday Mass: 5:30 pm
Address: Vicolo Monte, 10 – 37121 Verona
For further information, please email segreteria@veronaminorhierusalem.it
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