Florence - Galluzzo Carthusian Monastery Certosa del Galluzzo
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The former Carthusian monastery of Galluzzo is equally famed for its architecture and its works of art. It is reached by taking the Siena road from Florence, then turning right at the end of Galluzzo following the signs to the monastery. The last Carthusian left in 1956 when the monastery passed to the Cistercians. The Benedictine monks who have the monastery today will gladly take visitors round - the tour is usually in Italian - for a voluntary contribution.
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In earlier days the monastery was richly endowed with art treasures, but Napoleon robbed the order of about 500 works of art and only a few were ever returned.
In the late 18th and early 19th century Popes Pius VI and Pius VII spent long periods in the Foresteria, the monastery's guest-house.
Things to See
Address:
Carthusian Monastery, Galluzzo, I-50100 Florence, Italy
Hours:
January 1 to December 31: 9am-12pm, 3pm-6pm; Closed: Mon
Tips: Donations welcome.
Guides: Guided tour included with admission.
Transit: Bus: 37.
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