In the 1970s, archaeological excavations under the Cathedral of Trento revealed remains of the ancient Early Christian Basilica of S. Vigilio. Today the basilica is part of the Museo Diocesano Tridentino
Image gallery: Early Christian Saint Vigilio Basilica
The Early Christian Basilica of S. Vigilio outside the ancient Roman walls of Trento, was probably built at the end of the 4th century AD. This former cemetery basilica with a length of 50 metres and a width of 14 metres, was built following the burial of the Saints Sisinnio, Martirio and Alessandro who had been killed by the Pagans in the Val di Non in 397. S. Vigilio, the bishop and patron saint of Trento, were buried in the same Basilica only a few years later.
Between the 9th and 10th century, when the bishops moved their residence to the proximity of the monument, the Basilica was turned into a cathedral. The sacral building was then rebuilt several times during the centuries. The works were completed under bishop Altemanno. In the 13th century the ancient church was replaced by the current cathedral.
In the Early Christian Basilica of S. Vigilio you can discover interesting facts on the previous centuries. Today the basilica belongs to the Museo Diocesano Trentino
Contact info
- Piazza Duomo, 18 - 38122 - Trento - 38122 - Trento
- Guided tours or visits upon reservation.
- +39 0461 234419
- info@mdtn.it
Opening times
Opening times may vary depending on the Cathedral's liturgical services.
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
Tridentine Diocesan Museum Tickets (includes free admission to the Palaeo-Christian Basilica of San Vigilio):
€7.00 Standard
€5.00 Concessions (Young people aged 15-26, adults over 65, AreAArte Card, FAI - National Trust for Italy members, groups of 20 or more)
FREE for Guest Card Trentino and Museum Pass holders, children under 14, disabled visitors and their carers.
Civic Tower Tickets (includes free admission to the Museum and the Palaeo-Christian Basilica of San Vigilio):
€12.00 Standard
€10.00 Reduced (Visitors aged 15 to 26, adults over 65)
€5.00 Reduced (Children under 14, Museum Pass holders)
FREE for Guest Card Trentino holders and officials of the Cultural Heritage Office of the Autonomous Province of Trento (on presentation of their ID card).
Tickets for the Palaeo-Christian Basilica of San Vigilio only:
€3.00 Standard
€2.00 Concessions (Young people aged 15-26, adults over 65, AreAArte Card, FAI - National Trust for Italy members, groups of 20 or more)
FREE for Guest Card Trentino and Museum Pass holders, and children under 14.
More information
The area is not accessible to visitors with mobility disabilities.
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