The church, in the vicinity of the Organo gate, already existed in the Lombard era and later became an important Benedictine monastery. 
During the half of the 15th century, the sacristy (defined "the most beautiful in Italy” by G.Vasari) and the presbytery were built.
Both are made precious by the wood inlays of Brother John of Verona; during the same years,  Francesco Da Castello was building the cloister and bell tower.
The interior is  decorated with lively frescoes and is enriched with important paintings by Veronese Renaissance artists. In the crypt (6th-7th centuries) there are elements of a previous Roman presence. The unfinished façade is by Michele Sanmicheli.