Certosa di Padula Tour

Join us on this excursion to the Certosa di Padula and discover one of the largest cloisters in the world. Don't miss this unique experience!

Certosa di Padula Tour

After pickup at your hotel in Palinuro, we'll travel by bus to Padula, a town in Salerno, home to the Charterhouse of San Lorenzo, known as the Certosa di Padula. Ready to explore this religious complex?

Upon arrival at the monastery, a World Heritage Site since 1998, we'll first view its Baroque façade. Our guide will explain the Carthusian rule and its influence on the architectural structure of the charterhouse.

We will explore areas dedicated to contemplation, including chapels and the church, featuring polychrome decorations and 16th-century choirs. Additionally, we will visit workspaces such as the laundries, the large kitchen, and the library in the Reggia del Silenzio (Palace of Silence). The marble spiral staircase leading to this room is notable.

The tour also includes the famous cloisters of the Padula Charterhouse, particularly the Great Cloister, established in the late 18th century. This cloister covers 15,000 square meters, surrounded by a portico with 84 arches, making it one of the largest in the world.

After a four-hour excursion, we'll return to the hotels in Palinuro, concluding the experience.

Important

Due to traffic or unforeseen circumstances, the duration of the tour may vary.