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Parish church of San Giorgio di Valpolicella — Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella
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Parish church of San Giorgio di Valpolicella

The Pieve di S. Giorgio is one of the most important monuments of the Romanesque period in the Veronese territory. The building has a plan with three naves, rather elongated, the central nave is double the width of the smaller ones and has eight windows per side very high and nar...

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Parish church of San Giorgio di Valpolicella — Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella, Italy.

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The Pieve di S. Giorgio is one of the most important monuments of the Romanesque period in the Veronese territory. The building has a plan with three naves, rather elongated, the central nave is double the width of the smaller ones and has eight windows per side very high and narrow. The most interesting peculiarity is that of having a double apsidal termination: precisely, towards the west the church opens in a high and narrow apse in the nave, where the current door has been obtained, while on the eastern side we find the usual three apses, a major one in the middle and two smaller ones laterally. In the space of the presbytery, resting on the altar mensa, the ciborium was placed, after the restoration carried out in 1923-24.

Parish church of San Giorgio di Valpolicella - Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella | Secret World Trip Planner
Parish church of San Giorgio di Valpolicella - Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella | Secret World Trip Planner
Parish church of San Giorgio di Valpolicella - Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella | Secret World Trip Planner
Parish church of San Giorgio di Valpolicella - Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella | Secret World Trip Planner
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The church is notable for its rare double apsidal termination—it features a high narrow apse on the western side where the current door is located, while the eastern side has the traditional three apses (one large central apse and two smaller lateral ones). This distinctive design makes it one of the most important Romanesque monuments in the Veronese territory.
The church features a three-nave plan with an elongated design where the central nave is twice the width of the smaller side naves. Each side of the central nave is illuminated by eight very high and narrow windows, creating an impressive vertical emphasis typical of Romanesque architecture.
The church underwent significant restoration in 1923-24, during which a ciborium (a decorative canopy) was placed in the presbytery space, resting on the altar mensa. This restoration work helped preserve the church's important medieval features for future generations.
This church is considered one of the most significant Romanesque monuments in the Verona region, showcasing exceptional medieval architecture and design elements. Its unique double apse system and sophisticated three-nave layout make it a must-see for those interested in Italian Romanesque history and architecture.
The Pieve di S. Giorgio dates from the Romanesque period and stands as one of the finest examples of this architectural style in the Veronese territory. The church's design reflects the sophisticated building techniques and aesthetic principles characteristic of medieval Italian religious architecture.

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