Certosa di Padula Tour
Certosa di Padula Tour
After pickup at your hotel in Palinuro, we'll hit the road by bus to Padula, a town in Salerno and home to the Charterhouse of San Lorenzo, known as the Certosa di Padula. Ready to explore this grandiose religious complex?
Once we arrive at the monastery, declared a World Heritage Site in 1998, we'll first observe its imposing Baroque façade. Then, we'll go inside and our guide will explain what the Carthusian rule involved and how it influenced the architectural structure of the charterhouse.
We'll explore the areas dedicated to contemplation, such as the chapels and the church, where we'll be able to see the polychrome decorations of the altars and the wonderful 16th-century choirs. We'll also explore the spaces dedicated to work, such as the laundries, the large kitchen and the library of the so-called Reggia del Silenzio (Palace of Silence). The marble spiral staircase that gives access to this room will leave you speechless!
During the tour, we'll also visit the famous cloisters of the Padula Charterhouse, including the Great Cloister, dating back to the late 18th century. Its name, although lacking in originality, is not accidental: boasting 15,000 square meters surrounded by a portico with 84 arches, it is one of the largest cloisters in the world!
After a four-hour excursion, we'll return to the hotels in Palinuro and the experience will conclude.
Important
Due to traffic or unforeseen circumstances, the duration of the tour may vary.
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Duration
4 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Italian.
Included
Hotel pickup and return transfer
Transport by bus
English speaking guide
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Discover Cilento
Corporate name: DISCOVER CILENTO DI CHIRICHIELLO SIMONETTA
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 8 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
