Monte Cassino
Understand[edit]The strategic position of the monastery has always made it a target for attack. Most recently, the Battle of Monte Cassino was a costly series of four battles during World War II, fought by the Allies with the intention of breaking through the German lines and taking Rome. On 15 February the monastery was destroyed by 1,400 tons of bombs dropped by American bombers, in the belief that the abbey was being used as a lookout post by the Germans.This was not, in fact, the case but two days after the bombing, German paratroopers occupied the ruins. The defences were then assaulted four times by Allied troops before the Germans were driven out Get in[edit]Cassino is on the Rome to Naples railway line. The town and abbey can also be reached by the A1 tollway (Autostrada) between Rome and Naples, exiting at Cassino. Get around[edit]There are very infrequent buses from the station to the monastery. Taxis are available. See[edit][add listing]
Do[edit][add listing]WW2 half day or full day tour with Priora Private day tour guides ( pick up from your hotel or at Cassino railway station) interesting tours with guides to discover Montecassino and the ww2 battlefields, see the various museums throughout the area and visit the cemeteries and memorials. English, French, German and Italian speaking [3] Monte Cassino Bombing and WW2 Battlefield tours with Monte Cassino War Tours (Pick up everyday from Cassino Railway Station at 10.00am and 02.00pm upon request) Many different tours following your familiar history or your interests. English, French and German speaking, [4] Buy[edit][add listing]Eat[edit][add listing]Drink[edit][add listing]Sleep[edit][add listing]
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