San Bernardino, Verona

San Bernardino, a Gothic church in Verona, was built from 1451 to 1466. It originated with San Bernardino's presence in the city since 1422. He established convents for both nuns and monks of the Minor Friars order. San Bernardino was canonized in 1450. His successor, Giovanni da Capestrano, and Verona's bishop, Francesco Condulmerio, began constructing an extensive complex in 1451-1452, supported by Venetian doge Francesco Foscari.

The consecration of the church took place in 1453, although the completion of the nave and its ceiling was not achieved until 1466. Subsequently, a smaller aisle was added. The church boasts a nave along with a solitary aisle. The facade, constructed with brickwork, maintains a simple design, highlighted by a Renaissance portal adorned with depictions of three saintly figures.

One of the notable features within the church is the assortment of 16th-century Veronese paintings found in its six chapel aisles. The sixth chapel, sponsored by the Pellegrini family, was envisioned by Michele Sammicheli. The primary altarpiece portrays a scene of the Madonna and Child with Saint Anne and Angels (1579), crafted by Bernardino India. The lunette and accompanying images exhibit an Eternal Father and Saints Joseph and Young John the Baptist, the creations of Pasquale Ottino.

In the sacristy, there are paintings by Nicolò Giolfino and Paolo Farinata, along with lunettes depicting the Life of Mary by Antonio Voltolini. Frescoes by Domenico Morone and his son Francesco are also present in a hall of the connected convent.