Guided Tours of the Certosa of San Lorenzo in Padula
Itinerary through the Cilento National Park
Private tour or organized group tour
Tour Description
An itinerary through the enchanting natural landscape of the Vallo di Diano, within the Cilento National Park, to admire the magnificent Certosa of San Lorenzo, the largest Carthusian monastery in Italy.
The Certosa di Padula is a treasure trove of authentic artworks and masterpieces spanning from the 14th to the 19th century, and since 1998 it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The itinerary takes you through the external areas, including the large courtyard of the casa bassa where workspaces were located (storage rooms, granaries, stables, laundries), and the internal areas of the casa alta, where silence reigned and the cloistered monks lived.
The tour continues through the cloister of the guesthouse and the Gothic-origin church, refurbished in the Baroque era with a lavish display of gold decorations and frescoes.
Among over 320 rooms, visitors will see the Chapter Hall, the refectory, the kitchen, and more. The highlight is the grand and imposing cloister, the largest in the world, surrounded by the individual monk cells and the spiral staircase leading to the library.
The route concludes at the monumental elliptical staircase, leading to the upper gallery and the Prior’s quarters, the residence of the highest authority in the Carthusian monastery.
WHAT WE WILL VISIT
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The most representative areas of the Certosa of San Lorenzo in Padula
INFO
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Optional entrance to the Certosa di Padula
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Skip-the-line access by booking your guided tour with us
MEETING POINT
Viale Certosa, 84034 Padula (SA), Italy
DURATION
2 hours
INFORMATION & BOOKINGS
Call to +39 320 761 0467
Email us to info@bestguidedtours.com