Parco Della Memoria Storica Di San Pietro Infine
Parco Della Memoria Storica Di San Pietro Infine
Parco Della Memoria Storica Di San Pietro Infine
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St. Gabriel42 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
This is an interesting museum on the battle of San Pietro in World War II. The staff are very helpful and courteous. We toured the museum as part of our tour of the Monte Cassino and Anzio battlefields with Dr. Danila Bracaglia. The museum visit followed a walk through the destroyed town of San Pietro. It was sad to see into the abandoned homes where people once lived. The museum is small but shows the John Huston documentary on the battle for this small village. The museum director took us to the caves where the villagers hid during the bombardment.
As other reviews have said, be prepared for up and down terrain and wear shoes suitable for walking on stones when visiting the village.
As other reviews have said, be prepared for up and down terrain and wear shoes suitable for walking on stones when visiting the village.
Written 24 October 2018
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BrianMPowell
Wales, UK214 contributions
Jun 2019 • Business
San Pietro Infine is a town (or paese) at the foot of Monte Sammucro near the beginning of the Mignano Gap which ends at Monte Cassino.
San Pietro is missed by most battlefield tour groups who go to Cassino which is a real shame as San Pietro was involved right at the start of those 6 month long battle. The town was totally destroyed in WWII but has been left 'as is' as a memorial to those who died. It is itself a genuine war relic.
San Pietro should get more recognition for its place in the 1943/44 battles. Please do visit - it is free to wander around the old destroyed village.
San Pietro is missed by most battlefield tour groups who go to Cassino which is a real shame as San Pietro was involved right at the start of those 6 month long battle. The town was totally destroyed in WWII but has been left 'as is' as a memorial to those who died. It is itself a genuine war relic.
San Pietro should get more recognition for its place in the 1943/44 battles. Please do visit - it is free to wander around the old destroyed village.
Written 13 July 2019
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Derek J
New Forest National Park Hampshire, UK167 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
The story of San Pietro is well known to those who have studied the Italian Campaign of 1943/44 but to the rest of us it is a little known tragedy. Our volunteer guide provided an indept insight into the origins and daily life of the villagers and then detailed how over a 10 day period in late 1943 the village was destroyed by fighting between the advancing US forces seeking to break the "Winter Line" and teh defending German troops, leaving many villagers dead and others sheltering in caves below the village.
Our tour by Frederica in excellent English was infomative and moving, we saw the ruins of many homes work places, and explored the hand dug caves in which the villagers sheltered.
A deeply moving tour, run by volunteers (who do not charge an entrance fee but accept donations) who are passionate about preserving the history of San Pietro. If you are visiting the Cassino area and are seeking a unique taste of history, then this tour is for you. My only advice is to take "sensible" footwear as there is a lot of uphill walking on uneaven ground and steps. The tour is not suitable for these with restricted mobility.
Our tour by Frederica in excellent English was infomative and moving, we saw the ruins of many homes work places, and explored the hand dug caves in which the villagers sheltered.
A deeply moving tour, run by volunteers (who do not charge an entrance fee but accept donations) who are passionate about preserving the history of San Pietro. If you are visiting the Cassino area and are seeking a unique taste of history, then this tour is for you. My only advice is to take "sensible" footwear as there is a lot of uphill walking on uneaven ground and steps. The tour is not suitable for these with restricted mobility.
Written 28 October 2017
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Diane C
Teggiano, Italy15 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
We were very happy we went here. It is a lot of climbing up, up, up on steps but well worth the effort if you can do it. W loved it, stopped and rested and then kept going. We were the only sign of life, other than a dog.
Written 26 September 2016
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Steven W
11 contributions
Aug 2019
But where is the water today?
I just visited San Pietro Infine with great expectations. It was a very sad experience.
La fontana di Santa Maria dell’Acqua is a dried out disgrace and a disappointment to see now. The former Mayor made a huge effort and made the place beautiful, with a lamplit path, laid alongside the waterstream, up to it’s source, a waterfall just beneath the Memorial site. The area around the Fontana could be revived with a cafe with tables outside, where people could gather and children play in the shallow water. Instead it is now floating with litter and condoms. Not even the four waste bins are emptied by the city’s garbage men, the huge old trees are drying out, and the beautiful house that could be a cozy cafe lies in ruins.
I just visited San Pietro Infine with great expectations. It was a very sad experience.
La fontana di Santa Maria dell’Acqua is a dried out disgrace and a disappointment to see now. The former Mayor made a huge effort and made the place beautiful, with a lamplit path, laid alongside the waterstream, up to it’s source, a waterfall just beneath the Memorial site. The area around the Fontana could be revived with a cafe with tables outside, where people could gather and children play in the shallow water. Instead it is now floating with litter and condoms. Not even the four waste bins are emptied by the city’s garbage men, the huge old trees are drying out, and the beautiful house that could be a cozy cafe lies in ruins.
Written 19 August 2019
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Joseph G
Montreal, Canada5,110 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
Old San Pietro is a village of modern historical importance. In December 1943 the town was bombed out of existence and about 500 inhabitants were forced to hide and live in nearby caves to escape the bombings of Allied Forces, mainly US and British.
After the war, it was decided to abandon the old town and rebuilt it much lower down the mountain.
Some years ago I saw the documentary film which John Huston made for the US Army "The Battle of San Pietro" (it's on You Tube and lats about 35 minutes) and was very touched by the enormous distruction and the human suffering that the local population endured.
This past summer I had the opportunity to visit some friends in new San Pietro and tour parts of the Old Town: the main square, the impressive perched church, and the abandoned streets and alleys.The main square features a visitor's center, a muti-media museum and an inn.
Unfortunately due to the holiday period (Ferragosto), the museum was closed. But we did make it a promise to return and also go all the way up to the caves. This place is quite an emotional experience as well as an historical one.
After the war, it was decided to abandon the old town and rebuilt it much lower down the mountain.
Some years ago I saw the documentary film which John Huston made for the US Army "The Battle of San Pietro" (it's on You Tube and lats about 35 minutes) and was very touched by the enormous distruction and the human suffering that the local population endured.
This past summer I had the opportunity to visit some friends in new San Pietro and tour parts of the Old Town: the main square, the impressive perched church, and the abandoned streets and alleys.The main square features a visitor's center, a muti-media museum and an inn.
Unfortunately due to the holiday period (Ferragosto), the museum was closed. But we did make it a promise to return and also go all the way up to the caves. This place is quite an emotional experience as well as an historical one.
Written 11 January 2019
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Marrone2
3 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
A group of 25 international graduate students visited San Pietro in November 2017 as part of a larger staff ride. As one student stated, "I will never forget the empty streets of San Pietro." A beautiful museum, a welcoming staff, and the John Huston's WWII San Pietro Documentary is excellent. Thank you for making our experience so memorable.
Written 14 December 2017
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James Mckendrick
Caenby Corner, UK432 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
Very interesting and informative memorial, great little museum too with a fantastic movie in English about the battle here. Highly recommended and a lovely place
Written 27 May 2017
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asti439797
Grass Lake, MI156 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
Signore Nardelli provides a comprehensive, unique history of the area. It is touching and thorough. He is passionate about the history and shares it in a loving manner. It is an important part of one's visit to San Pietro Inline.
Written 31 October 2016
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Peter M
Edinburgh17 contributions
Apr 2016
We visited this hill top village about 15 minutes' drive south of Cassino. It was liberated by American troops in December 1943 during very heavy fighting and left after the war unreconstructed. The village was rebuilt further down the hill. The effect is rather like Pompeii but on a hilltop and overgrown with plant life. We attended late on a weekday morning in late March, and there was no one "on duty". In the absence of any one official we visited the ruins, sticking to the old pathways as the buildings are obviously not very safe. A sign stated that no one was to visit without a guide, but with no one present there was no alternative. The site gives a good view across the valley to Monte Lungo where there was also heavy fighting, and to the north, past Monte Trocchio, one can see the Abbey of Montecassino. The Texans who fought so hard to liberate San Pietro were to suffer appalling casualties the next month when they tried to attack across the river Gari near Cassino.
Written 11 April 2016
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