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.
26 dicembre 2025

FESTA DI SANTO STEFANO 2025

FESTA DI SANTO STEFANO 2025 VENERDI' 26 DICEMBRE ORE 15,00 CENTRO PARROCCHIALE DI SANTA MARIA DELLE CARCERI
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Concerto di Avvento del 13/12/2025
13 dicembre 2025

CONCERTO DI AVVENTO

Devota & Affettuosa in Abbazia a Carceri - Concerto di Avvento
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14 giugno 2025

FILARMONICA “Città di Este”

Dal Barocco alla musica da film
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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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