Abbey of Santa Maria di Cerrate: Entry Ticket at Abbey of Santa Maria di Cerrate
A peaceful monastery with amazing Byzantine frescoes and a slice of history
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This delightful little gem of cultural history, the Abbey of Santa Maria di Cerrate, was founded after King Tancredi d'Altavilla had a vision of the Madonna. Located in Lecce, Italy, amidst sun-kissed olive groves and lush rolling meadows of Italy's boot heel. 60 words
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Amid the sun-kissed olive groves and lush rolling meadows of Italy's boot heel, this delightful little gem of cultural history was founded after King Tancredi d'Altavilla had a vision of the Madonna. Since then, the Abbey of Santa Maria Cerrate has been standing for almost 800 years. Once a peaceful Greek Orthodox monastery and successful agricultural center, it was ransacked by Turkish pirates in 1711. After a long period of restoration, it's now open to the public, and this ticket will grant you access to the glorious 13th-century Byzantine frescoes and architecture within.
Why you'll love it
- Enter a medieval monastery with rare Byzantine frescoes
- Explore one of Puglia's best preserved Romanesque abbeys
- Discover centuries of monastic history near Lecce
- View original frescoes dating to the Byzantine period
What's included
- Entry to Abbey of Santa Maria di Cerrate
- Access to 13th-century Byzantine frescoes
- Access to historic abbey architecture
Good to know
- Age suitability
- Suitable for all ages
- Cancellation policy
These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Where you'll be
Abbey of Santa Maria di Cerrate, SP100 km 5.900
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