The ancient abbey in the Euganean Hills where monks produce wines, honey and liqueurs

Aug 30, 2025 176

Nestled in the greenery of the Euganean Hills, the Abbey of Praglia is a monastery that unfolds around a minor basilica and four Renaissance cloisters. The complex houses a library with over 130,000 volumes, an important cultural heritage alongside a historic book restoration workshop, active for more than half a century.

Ancient manuscripts are preserved here using artisanal techniques handed down from generation to generation, confirming the abbey’s role as guardian of knowledge – but not only. Here, efforts are made to obtain the “bonum vinum purum” spoken of in the ancient Praglia papers, along with honey and liqueurs.

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