Abbey of Santa Maria di Cerrate Entrance Ticket

Abbey of Santa Maria di Cerrate Entrance Ticket

Once a Greek orthodox monastery, then the center of a farm, this notable example of Puglian Romanesque architecture now tells the tale of its two previous lives - one religious, the other agricultural.
Entrusted to FAI on a loan-for-use basis by the Province of Lecce in 2012.
During the guided tour we will visit the abbey complex, the church (inside and outside), the underground mills with their grindstones, presses and tanks, the museum with the frescoes and relax in our lounge.

Itinerary

You will enjoy a self visit of the Abbey. Once a Greek orthodox monastery, then the center of a farm, this notable example of Puglian Romanesque architecture now tells the tale of its two previous lives - one religious, the other agricultural.
It was entrusted to FAI (The National Trust for Italy) on a loan-for-use basis by the Province of Lecce in 2012.