Pieve di San Giorgio di Valpolicella

Welcome to San Giorgio di Valpolicella, a hilltop sanctuary that has been recognized as one of the 'Borghi più belli d'Italia'—the most beautiful villages in Italy. As we stand here, we are stepping into a story that spans…

Standing before the Pieve di San Giorgio, we are looking at one of the oldest and most significant examples of Romanesque architecture in the province of Verona. While the foundation likely occupies a site used for Roman pagan…

As you step inside the Pieve, the 'spiritual detachment from worldly concerns' is immediate. The interior is divided into three naves, a classic layout that creates a sense of rhythmic harmony. …

The current high altar is arguably the most artistically and historically significant element of the Pieve's interior. Originally used as a 'ciborio' or canopy, it is of particular importance because of the 'inscriptions engraved…

Stepping out from the eastern side of the Pieve, we find ourselves in the Romanesque cloister, a space that feels as though 'time has stopped.' This courtyard is formed by 36 original small columns, surrounding a central well.…

Behind the Pieve, we encounter the Antiquarium and the surrounding archaeological park, where the 'ancient civilizations' that founded this village are revealed. Archaeological digs in the late 1980s found remains of a 'middle…

We conclude our tour at the 'meravigliosa terrazza panoramica' in the central piazza, which is perhaps the greatest attraction the 'borgo' offers. From here, you have a 'spectacular landscape' that encompasses the entire…

As we prepare to leave San Giorgio di Valpolicella, take a final moment to absorb the 'austere and archaic' beauty of this hilltop sanctuary. We have journeyed through 2,500 years of history, from the Bronze Age settlers to the…