History, faith and art in the heart of Veneto.

A unique heritage of the Lower Padua area, open to those seeking history, faith and beauty.

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Mass times:

Weekdays

  • Monday: no celebration
  • Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:00 AM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM

Holidays

  • Saturday: 5:45 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM

Abbey and Museum visiting hours:

Summer opening hours:

(from April 1st to October 31st)

  • Saturday afternoon: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday morning: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday afternoon: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Winter opening hours:

(from November 1st to March 31st)

  • Saturday afternoon: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday morning: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday afternoon: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Closing days:

  • December 24–25
  • Easter
  • New Year’s Day

News and Events

Find out about the events scheduled at the Abbey.
28 agosto 2026

FESTA D’ESTATE IN ABBAZIA 28-29 AGOSTO 2026

FESTA D'ESTATE IN ABBAZIA 28 E 29 AGOSTO 2026
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15 agosto 2026

CHIUSURA ESTIVA 15-16 AGOSTO 2026

Chiusura Estiva 15 e 16 Agosto 2026 - Le visite all'Abbazia e al Museo della Civiltà Contadina di Carceri con...
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24 maggio 2026

Genitorialità AlternAttivA

Domenica 24 Maggio 2026 ore 09,30 ABBAZIA DI SANTA MARIA DELLE CARCERI (PD) incontro organizzato dall'ULSS6 Euganea sulla Genitorialità AlternAttivA
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360° Virtual Tour

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Preview of the Garden of Scents

Garden of Scents

Scents and Nature

A corner of peace and nature, where aromatic and medicinal herbs recount the ancient memory of the monks. A unique sensory experience of colours and scents.

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