The monastery of St. Onofrio was founded in 1407 by Blessed Giovanni from Stroncone. After the Second World War, the convent was restored and enlarged. Between 2000 and 2016 the convent was not accessible due to an earthquake. Today it is completely renovated. The church is an integral part of the monastery of the same name and is rich in works of art.

Once a Byzantine monastery, then an agricultural production site: the Cerrate Abbey offers a fascinating account of its two souls, both a place of worship and a historic farm. Since 2012 it has been in concession to the National Trust for Italy (FAI) of the province of Lecce.