Praglia Abbey
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On the northern slopes of the Euganean Hills, the abbey of Praglia boasts about 900 years of history and today presents the largest Benedictine monastic community in Italy, with over 40 members. The current Abbot is Stefano Visintin.
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•September 19, 2024
The Praglia Abbey is a Benedictine monastery located in the Paduan countryside, at the foot of Mount Lonzina (Colli Euganei) in the municipality of Teolo and near Abano Terme. It currently houses the National Library, which is an Italian national monument. It is currently governed by the abbot father Don Stefano Visintin and the community has about forty monks. The monastery can be visited and inside there is also a shop with community products. More information on the website: praglia.it
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