Early Christian Basilica of St. Vigilius

Opening times:
• from 1st January 2024 to 1st January 2025, on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 2:30pm-5:30pm, on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10am-12am

Closed every Tuesday; 1 January, 6 January, Easter, 26 June, 1 November, 25 December.
Opening hours may vary depending on the liturgical needs of the Cathedral.

Free entry for children up to 14 years old and Trentino Guest Card; reduced entry for groups of at least 20 people, visitors from 15 to 26 years old, over 65 and affiliated (details on the official website).

Cumulative ticket Tridentine Diocesan Museum + Early Christian Basilica € 7.00 full, € 5.00 reduced.

Located in the basement of the Cathedral, the early Christian Basilica of San Vigilio is a veritable treasure chest.

The foundation, which took place in the fourth century A.D., is attributed to Vigilio, third bishop and patron of Trento, whose remains remained there for centuries. To make the visit even more evocative, visitors can find a new route enriched by videos, multimedia stations and headsets for immersive virtual reality. 

A treasure that contains another: if you enter the imposing Romanesque cathedral of Trento, don't miss the opportunity to discover the basilica that hides in its basement. A series of steps takes you on a journey through time, up to this early Christian building, erected towards the end of the 4th century AD and subject to structural changes and additions over the following centuries that added sacelles and crypts. The particular type of funeral monument located in the centre of the vast hall - the famous "ark of San Vigilio" - has housed the remains of the patron saint of the city for centuries. This place of worship was rediscovered only about fifty years ago: today you can experience it at its best thanks to videos, multimedia stations and headsets for immersive virtual reality. 

STRENGTH

A journey back in time, to discover one of the most significant places in the history of Trento.

Information and contacts

Places: TRENTO

organization

Piazza Duomo, sottosuolo della Cattedrale - 38122 Trento (TN)

info@mdtn.it

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