In the 1970s, archaeological excavations under the Cathedral of Trento revealed remains of the ancient Early Christian Saint Vigilio Basilica. Today the basilica is part of the Tridentine Diocesan Museum
Image gallery: Early Christian Saint Vigilio Basilica
The Early Christian S. Vigilio Basilica was built outside of the Roman town walls and probably dates back to the 4th century AD. The basilica was intended to be a cemetery basilica, as the Saints Sisinnio, Martirio and Alessandro were interred there. These three martyrs were murdered in 397 AD by the people of the Val di Non valley.
Some years later, also Vigilio, the bishop and patron of Trento, was interred in the basilica. Finally between the 9th and 10th century the basilica became a cathedral. Through the centuries it was rebuilt several times until finally Bishop Altemanno let finish the works. In the 13th century the today’s cathedral was built in its place.
Under the Cathedral of Trento, the wide excavation site of the S. Vigilio Basilica can be explored today. It offers a true journey through the centuries and is part of the Tridentine Diocesan Museum.
Contact info
- Piazza A. d'Arogno, 9 - 38122 - Trento
- Guided tours or visits upon reservation.
- +39 0461 234419
- info@mdtn.it
Opening times
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Admission
• Early Christian Basilica of St. Vigil:
€ 3.00: full ticket
€ 2.00: reduced ticket (young people 15- 26 years, over 65, AreAArte Card, FAI Fondo per l'ambiente italiano, groups over 20 visitors)
• Tridentine Diocesan Museum + Early Christian Basilica of St. Vigil:
€ 7.00: full ticket
€ 5.00: reduced ticket (young people 15- 26 years, over 65, AreAArte Card, FAI Fondo per l'ambiente italiano, groups over 20 visitors)
• Tridentine Diocesan Museum + Early Christian Basilica of St. Vigil + Torre Civica:
€ 12.00: full ticket
€ 10.00: reduced ticket (young people 15- 26 years, over 65, AreAArte Card, FAI Fondo per l'ambiente italiano, groups over 20 visitors)
Free entrance: every first Sunday of the month, for children up to 14 years, persons with disabilities and carers, Trentino Guest Card
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