San Giovanni in Valle is one of Verona’s oldest and most atmospheric churches, standing in a quiet corner of the San Faustino district. Rebuilt after the 1117 earthquake, it preserves the warm tufa stone and balanced Romanesque lines that define the city’s medieval architecture. The church rises on the site of an ancient Roman necropolis, a reminder of Verona’s layered past. Inside, soft light reveals 12th‑ and 13th‑century frescoes linked to the schools of Martino and AltichieroVisit Verona, while the crypt holds two remarkable early Christian sarcophagi from the 3rd and 4th centuries. Tradition holds that one contains the relics of the apostles Simon the Canaanite and Judas ThaddeusFondazione Verona Minor Hierusalem+1. San Giovanni in Valle remains a serene, historically rich sanctuary where Roman, Lombard, and medieval Verona meet.
Verona ItalySan Giovanni in Valle is a Romanesque church located at Via San Giovanni in Valle, in the eastern part of Verona, on the opposite bank of the Adige River from the historic city center. It lies in the quiet San Faustino district, a short walk from Ponte Pietra and the Roman theatre area, with Juliet’s House and Piazza delle Erbe reachable within about 10–15 minutes on foot. The church stands near remnants of an ancient cloister and historic residential buildings, in a tranquil corner that feels more like a small village than a busy tourist zone.
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