Padula

Padula is a comune in the , located in the region of south-western Italy. The town is best known for the Carthusian monastery of , it is one of the largest monasteries in Italy and a notable example of Baroque architecture.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Certosa di Padula and Museo archeologico provinciale della Lucania occ.

Monastery
Padula Charterhouse is a large Carthusian monastery, or charterhouse, located in the town of , in the Cilento National Park, in . It is a World Heritage Site.

Railway station

Padula

Latitude
40.3369° or 40° 20′ 13″ north
Longitude
15.6551° or 15° 39′ 18″ east
Population
5,350
Elevation
544 metres (1,785 feet)
Open location code
8FGQ8MP4+Q2
Geo­Names ID
6540005
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In Other Languages

“Padula” goes by many names.
  • Italian: Comune di Padula
  • Italian: Padula

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