Santa Maria Maggiore, Gazzo Veronese
Church in Italy
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Santa Maria Maggiore is a church in Gazzo Veronese, a village near Verona, in the Veneto region of northern Italy.
| Santa Maria Maggiore, Gazzo Veronese | |
|---|---|
Santa Maria Maggiore church exterior | |
 Santa Maria Maggiore, Gazzo Veronese | |
| Address | Piazza Gazzo 13, 37060 Gazzo Veronese[1] |
| Country | Italy |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Consecrated | 846 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Verona |
History
The church is first mentioned in the 9th century; an inscription on the exterior dates its consecration to August 20, 846. In 1117, an earthquake destroyed the first church, which was rebuilt in Romanesque style. During restorations in 1938-1940, 9th century mosaics were discovered under the current pavement. Another extensive restoration was carried on in the 15th century. The exterior pinnacles date from this period.[2]
