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Santa Maria Maggiore, Gazzo Veronese
Santa Maria Maggiore church exterior
AddressPiazza Gazzo 13, 37060 Gazzo Veronese
CountryItaly
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
Consecrated846
Administration
DioceseVerona

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.

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.

45°8′23″N 11°4′34″E / 45.13972°N 11.07611°E / 45.13972; 11.07611


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