Abbazia di Montecassino
Abbazia di Montecassino
4.5
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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Founded by St. Benedict in 529, this abbey has suffered devastation many times but has been magically recreated.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Brett F
3 contributions
Jun 2023
Oh my. We stopped here, unplanned, based on a cursory knowledge of WWII and the bombing of the abbey, and then spent 2.5 hours touring the monastery, the incredible basilica which we rank with St. Peters, the museum, and also the Polish Army cemetary. Prepare your jaw to drop. And they did this on top of a mountain. And they did this after the abbey was bombed into rubble. We have been in Italy for three weeks now and this is indeed a highlight. Just....go.
Written 5 June 2023
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Murray Pearson
Geelong, Australia67 contributions
May 2023
This is a special and impressive place, a high compliment to Italy for restoring it so well after the devastation of WW2. The museum, though, should be expanded to more properly commemorate the great number of soldiers whose lives were given at this vitally strategic place, a battle ground that was pivotal to liberating Italy from the Nazis. The short explanatory video should be both improved and available in at least the several languages of the nations whose war dead lie, at eternal rest, nearby and whose descendants come here to remember them. Lest we forget.
Written 25 May 2023
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ArtsyGalBaltimore
Maryland831 contributions
Dec 2022
Oh what a drive up dizzying heights to experience this 1964 built abbey in the aftermath of destruction of the WWII battle. The building complex is enormous and the basilica ornate and inspirational. Houses the tombs of both St. Benedict and his twin sister St. Scholastica (mid-6th century). Wished we had time to visit the Polish cemetery, visible from the Abbey grounds. Pay toilets at gate. Well stocked gift store. St. Benedict, like St. Francis is a major figure in Italy, and this abbey experience was worth a much longer visit than our itinerary allowed. We would like to return!
Written 4 January 2023
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KeelyMc
Columbia, TN123 contributions
Sept 2022
As part of a WWII tour of Cassino, the Abbey was our last stop. This is is very impressive place with a lot of history. It has a magnificent view of the valley that will take your breath away. Great place to visit!
Written 19 September 2022
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1Pauline976
Portsmouth, UK25 contributions
Aug 2022
We had a historian who took us around WW2 historical areas and then finished up at the monastery. Her knowledge was phenomenal. Beautiful building. Views of surrounding areas is stunning.
Written 1 September 2022
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Andrzej T
London, UK12 contributions
Jun 2022
This is one of the must-to-see places in Italy. It is rich in culture, history, religious experience and simply as a tourist attraction. To fully appreciate the place, not to miss important information and access hidden gems ask for a guided tour. They have guides speaking various languages including Polish - thank you Anna for your very educational and exciting tour around the place.
Written 12 June 2022
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Upstate Traveler
United States357 contributions
Feb 2022
We visited on a chilly, cloudy, misty day. Even with such limitations, the Abbey is moving. The guide book (3 euro) is a must. We spend 1 1/2 hour examining the church and cloisters. The art is powerful. We recommend this site to anyone coming to the area.
Written 21 February 2022
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kr1313
Andover, MA36 contributions
Aug 2021
A spectacular mountaintop location to view the exquisitely rebuilt abbey from which the Benedictine monastic order sprang. Destroyed by savage bombing and shelling during World War II, the Abbey has been rebuilt but with the battle damage showing in many places -- a reconstruction not a erasure of history.
Written 16 September 2021
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j12apt
LeicesterRed67 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
I can't express the pure beauty. The restoration is perfect, we visited in August 2019, the clear blue skies set alight this amazing Abbey.
Free entry, small car park charge. Great drive up to the Abbey as well with some fantastic scenery.
10/10 Belissima.
Free entry, small car park charge. Great drive up to the Abbey as well with some fantastic scenery.
10/10 Belissima.
Written 6 August 2020
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lucipops64
Lago Patria, Italy77 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Incredible views from the Abbey 517m above the valley below. Cool cloisters brimming with history both ancient and modern. Interesting museum (€5 entry pp): though I left with an overwhelming sense of guilt at just being alive. Catholicism’s hold on the soul gets to you. Not one cheerful, joyous message amongst the pictorial art. Comfort galore in the extraordinary achievements of centuries of craftsmen & women & artisans whose work is on display. Usual shop selling overpriced souvenirs. Clean toilets; ample parking and fab walks full of WWII history all around the abbey. Don’t come for a laugh though. The history of human suffering & misery is overwhelming at times. Oh, and did I mention the views?
Written 1 March 2020
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GianlucaDarbenzio
Giffoni Sei Casali, Italy193 contributions
Domenica 3 dicembre l abbazia rientra in domenica al museo?
GianlucaDarbenzio
Giffoni Sei Casali, Italy193 contributions
Domenica 3 dicembre l abbazia rientrerà nei musei gratis prima domenica del mese?
La strada e' molto stretta per andarci cin la macchina? e' facile scambiarsi?
Secondo M
San Benedetto Del Tronto, Italy4,896 contributions
Confermo anche gli autobus arrivano sopra. Naturalmente il parcheggio è a pagamento.
greenbanzai
7 contributions
Where exactly in Cassino is the bus stop to Montecassino Abbey? Is it at the Viale Ivanoe Bonomi street close to the train station? If yes, to go to the Abbey should I wait at the stop on the train station's side or the opposite?
ByllD
Monticello, GA74 contributions
So sorry to be delinquent in responding. As there were two of us, we took a cab which we found reasonably priced; he gave us his card and we rang to have him return us.
I certainly hope you've now visited and returned home. As I write, the news is All-Covid, All the Time.
Cheers.
Se puede tomar un taxi desde la estación de tren de Montecasino hasta la AbadÃa?Costo aproximado?
DraMariela
Porto Nacional, TO500 contributions
É possÃvel visitar a cervejaria dos monges em montecassino? se sim, onde fica? como ter acesso?
JulesYelverton
Yelverton22 contributions
How long is the tour?
Renato
Rome, Italy185 contributions
Un'oretta è sufficiente per visitare tutto.
Domenico P
7 contributions
È consigliabile fare una visita guidata?
antonio b
Vairano Scalo, Italy1,865 contributions
Decisamente sì. È piacevolissimo visitare un complesso così bello ma farlo con qualcuno che ne spieghi la storia, le ricchezze artistiche e magari qualche aneddoto rende il tutto molto più "gustoso".
Colleen M
Magherafelt, UK6 contributions
Is there a restaurant or coffee bar up at the Abbey?
ValerieDeMol
Erpe, Belgium337 contributions
They do have some little room where you can buy coffee from the vending machine
Stevens2572
Figline e Incisa Valdarno, Italy18 contributions
La domenica è possibile visitare
l'abbazia?
Roberta D'Alessandro
Rome, Italy51 contributions
si
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