The Padula Charterhouse

Collection title

Passaggio a Nord-Ovest

ID

RAI00396

Source

RAI (IT)

First broadcast date

04/18/2009

Production year

2009

Abstract

The journalist Alberto Angela talks about the history of the Certosa di Padula, in Campania region. He evokes its architectural origin and the life of the monks who live inside. The video presents shots of the exteriors and aerial views of the Certosa di Padula. We also discover the interiors of the building and some details of the frescos on the ceilings. Visit of the church with its wooden statues and wooden carvings and a mother-of-pearl in the church. Alberto Angela continues his discovery of the Certosa by the interiors of the great kitchens, the wine cellars and the library. Actors in period costumes simulate everyday life in the Certosa di Padula.

Type

video

Production companies

• RAI - Own production

Broadcaster

RAI - RAI Uno

Audiovisual form

Magazine

Primary theme

Historical heritages

Credits / Cast

• Angela Alberto - Author of original work

Period of events

• From 1000 to 1500

Map locations

• Italy - South Italy - San Lorenzo

Original language

Italian

Media running time

13m57

Additional information

B/W stock photos showing the camp of prisonners near the Certosa during WWI and II.