Praglia Abbey

Active Benedictine monastery with a renowned book restoration workshop

Praglia Abbey sits at the foot of the Euganean Hills, about twelve kilometres southwest of Padua. This Benedictine monastery traces its origins to the 11th century and remains one of the most important active monasteries in northern Italy. It is especially known for its workshop dedicated to restoring old books and manuscripts — monks here have kept the craft of book restoration alive for centuries. Visitors can tour the cloisters, the Gothic-Romanesque church, and the Baroque library; the abbey also offers spiritual retreat programmes for those seeking quiet.