Reg.Nr. 93/IT/003

Basilica of San Zeno, Verona

Restoration of the Carolingian church, the Romanesque cloister and the monastery tower. These remaining buildings show with the bishop's palace the former glory of the convent. Restoration of the roof and the façade of the church including the portal with the precious bronze ...
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Project details

Title:Basilica of San Zeno, Verona
Entr. year: 1993
Result:Medal
Country: Italy
Town: Verona (Veneto)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Religious building/memorial
Former use:Convent, church
Actual use:Convent, church
Built: 13th century
Architect / Proj.leader: L. Cecchini - L. Fontana - F. Zurli - F.A. Gaudioso, Architects (Verona - IT)
The Jury's citation: "For the exemplary restoration of the church, the monastery and the Abbot's palace of San Zeno, and of the bas reliefs in white marble, intitled 'The Bible of the Poor', and of 48 admirable reliefs in bronze, dating from 12th and 13th centuries, which decorate the doors of the portal"
GPS:45°26'32.8"N 10°58'43.5"E
Web, Links:

www.basilicasanzeno.it/basilica.php

Description:
Restoration of the Carolingian church, the Romanesque cloister and the monastery tower. These remaining buildings show with the bishop's palace the former glory of the convent. Restoration of the roof and the façade of the church including the portal with the precious bronze doors. Research was undertaken before restoration of the cloister and the place of some original walls were found. Reconstruction of the roof and therefore strengthening and re-building of supporting walls, extensive stone repair and cleaning. Restoration of tombstones and frescoes.