"Monte Cassino" Cassino by sikorka

Cassino Travel Guide: 19 reviews and 65 photos

The Polish cemetery on the Italian land

This place is very important for Polish people and I believe there is no child in Poland who has not learned at school about the Battle of Monte Cassino. Here in 1944 took place the Battle between the Germans and the Allies who wanted to take over the monastery and break the Gustav line in order to go for Rome.
The first Battle started in January with American attack, but after a few months of fights the Polish Corps commanded by General Wladyslaw Anders managed to win over Germans during the forth Battle in May and place the Polish flag on the ruins on the monastery.

Pros and Cons

Pros:The II world war history, nature and the abazia
Cons:Need to have a car to get there
In a nutshell:Piece of the II world war history and beauty of the monastery

Last visit to Cassino: Aug 2006
Intro Updated Aug 28, 2006
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The Abbey of Monte Cassino Things to Do (2)

The Abbey of Monte Cassino was founded by St. Benedict around 529 A.D. It was damaged many times, the last time during... more travel advice

Opening hours and the clothing rules - Cassino

Opening hours and the clothing rules Tourist Traps (1)

It's good to remember that the monastery is open form 8.30am till 12.30pm and later in the evening it reopens from 3.30... more travel advice

Getting to Cassino from Rome Transportation (1)

The best way to get to Monte Cassino is to do it by car. From Rome take highway A1 towards Napoli and after about 100km... more travel advice

The Polish Cemetery Things to Do (2)

The cemetery was built by Polish soldiers whose friends died during the battle of Monte Cassino in 1944. There are over... more travel advice

Comments (2)

deecat Aug 7, 2008 at 3:31 AM Report Abuse

Oh, how we loved the Abbey of Monte Cassino and the Polish Cemetery. We visited it twice when we stayed in Gaeta for 63 days and did trips all around. Wonderful information which brings back wonderful memories.
ray_d Aug 6, 2007 at 12:33 AM Report Abuse

A lovely Album on a place much respected in the pages of history. Thank you