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 will travel by bus to Padula, a town in Salerno, home to the Charterhouse of San Lorenzo, known as the Certosa di Padula. Upon arrival at the monastery, a World Heritage Site since 1998, we will observe its Baroque façade. Our guide will explain the Carthusian rule and its influence on the architectural structure.

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

During the tour, we will also see the cloisters, including the Great Cloister from the late 18th century, which spans 15,000 square meters and features a portico with 84 arches, making it one of the largest cloisters in the world.

After a four-hour excursion, we will return to the hotels in Palinuro to conclude the experience.

Important

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