Guided tour of the Abbey of Santa Maria delle Carceri

The Abbey of Carceri, a thousand years of history

In the heart of the Bassa Padovana, the Abbey of Santa Maria delle Carceri (Municipality of Carceri, province of Padua) holds over a thousand years of history. The guided tour offered by Up&Down Viaggi accompanies participants through the most significant spaces of the complex, in an itinerary lasting about an hour.

A journey through the ages

The route retraces the main phases that marked the life of the abbey: from its origins, linked to land reclamation works in the medieval period, to the period of greatest splendor with the Camaldolese monks, up to the transformations following the suppression in the 17th century. A qualified tourist guide leads visitors to discover the architecture and history of the place.

Reading the landscape

The visit is an accessible and engaging experience, suitable for everyone, allowing visitors to see the Bassa Padovana landscape with new eyes and to connect with a place that has managed to span the centuries while preserving its identity.

A treasure of the province of Padua

The Abbey of Carceri is one of the most fascinating historical-religious testimonies of the Paduan territory, alongside the Museum of Peasant Civilization. The guided tour is the ideal opportunity to discover its value on a spring day.