San Giovanni in Foro, Romanesque church in Verona, Italy

San Giovanni in Foro is a church on Corso Porta Borsari in Verona with no facade, enclosed by buildings on three sides, so entry is through a Renaissance portal by Girolamo Giolfino. The portal carries statues of Saints John the Evangelist, Peter and John the Baptist, and a lunette fresco by Nicola Giolfino. The wall alternates tuff blocks with brick courses, and the interior is a single hall with a raised presbytery and a rectangular apse.

The church suffered major damage from a fire in 1172, documented by a marble plaque on its external wall. It was later rebuilt and renewed with Renaissance features.

The name refers to John the Evangelist, the only church in the Diocese of Verona dedicated to him; all others honour John the Baptist, who was more widely venerated in the city. The name also records the site: the church rose on the decumanus maximus, beside the Roman forum. The three Baroque bells are rung with the Veronese bellringing art.

The building is located at Corso Porta Borsari 27 in central Verona and is accessible to those passing through the historic center. Hours depend on religious celebrations, so it is worth checking before planning a visit.

The church is the only one in the Diocese of Verona dedicated to John the Evangelist; all the others honour John the Baptist, who was more widely venerated in the city. Its name also records its position, since it rose on the decumanus maximus beside the Roman forum.