The Duomo di Verona, also known as Verona Cathedral or the Cathedral of Santa Maria Matricolare, is the main religious building of the city. It stands on Piazza Duomo in the historic centre of Verona, in the Veneto region of northern Italy, and makes a natural stop for anyone exploring the old town on foot.
What to see
The cathedral is a Romanesque building with Gothic additions, so its architecture shows more than one period in a single church. Visitors interested in the way styles layered over time will find the building a useful place to look closely.
- The Romanesque structure, which forms the core of the building
- The Gothic additions, which were made later
- Titian's Assumption of the Virgin, one of the notable paintings inside
Planning your visit
The cathedral sits within easy reach of the rest of the city centre, so it fits comfortably into a walking route through Verona. Because it is a working place of worship, it is wise to dress respectfully and to keep noise and photography in mind while inside. For questions before you go, the church can be reached by telephone at +39 045 592813.
Its position on the piazza also means the cathedral works well as a starting point: you can see the building, step inside to look at the painting, and then continue to other parts of the historic centre nearby.
