Chiesa di Santo Stefano, Verona

Located on the banks of Adige River, the Chiesa di Santo Stefano, was the Cathedral of Verona until the eighth century when it was renovated to repair extensive deterioration. The church sits atop the ruins of a church that was built in the fifth century. An earthquake destroyed the building in 1117 and the cathedral was rebuilt. The church was named after Saint Stephen who was a deacon of the early Jerusalem church.

The Chiesa di Santo Stefano contains many beautiful works of arts and frescoes by the artist Pasquale Ottino, who also designed the altarpiece. The house of worship is home to the Enunciation and Coronation of the Virgin, by Martino da Verona.

The church reflects a Romanesque design. The exterior of the building is brick and tuff and has a rose window, large arches, and one large central cross. The bell tower is octagonal in shape and made of brick. The interior of the church has three naves and a gallery. There is also a chapel, built between 1618 and 1621, that was dedicated to the Saints Innocenti. Other attractions within walking distance include the Ponte Pietra, the Palazzo del Vescovado, the Teatro Romano, and the Chiesa di San Giorgio in Braida.