Santa Maria Maggiore, Gazzo Veronese

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Santa Maria Maggiore, Gazzo Veronese
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Santa Maria Maggiore church exterior
Santa Maria Maggiore, Gazzo Veronese
AddressPiazza Gazzo 13, 37060 Gazzo Veronese [1]
Country Italy
Denomination Roman Catholic
History
Consecrated 846
Administration
Diocese Verona

Santa Maria Maggiore is a church in Gazzo Veronese, a village near Verona, in the Veneto region of northern Italy.

History

The church is first mentioned in the 9th century; an inscription on the exterior dates its consecration to August 20, 846. In 1117, an earthquake destroyed the first church, which was rebuilt in Romanesque style. During restorations in 1938-1940, 9th century mosaics were discovered under the current pavement. Another extensive restoration was carried on in the 15th century. The exterior pinnacles date from this period. [2]

References

  1. "Santa Maria Maggiore Church". www.pianuraveronese.com. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  2. "Church of Santa Maria Maggiore <Gazzo Veronese>". chieseitaliane.chiesacattolica.it. Italian Episcopal Conference . Retrieved 29 June 2024.

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