The Collegiate Church of Santa Maria del Buon Gesù is a beautiful three-nave church, which in its…read morepresent form dates back to 1788. But the church was built in the fifteenth century (it was very small) to the influence of the preaching of St. Giacomo della Marca The church is in Renaissance and Baroque style. Inside we are: a painting of the crucifixion by Boscoli (1601) and frescoes on the vaults of the same author and Ripanelli; a wooden sculpture of Abruzzese art depicting the Virgin and Child (sec. XV); The Organ, the Chorus in walnut; The baptismal font in wood, semi-hexagonal, carved by G. Morelli of Montegiorgio and the gilding by Contadini, Macerata (century. XIX). Curiosity: Carassai offers 5 different brotherhoods: Sant'Antonio, Sacro Cuore, Madonna del Buon Gesù, Santa Monica e il Santissimo Rosario.

4000 years old! Tower of Cicerone!!…read more This is the Civitavecchia of Arpino! The oldest fixture in oldest town! The town that was built before Rome was built! The town also got attack many times by the romans. You can see the canon holes, a broken canon and so on here too! Climbing the tower: a must! My family's pride and joy this tower! And one of my cousins actually work for the city/government so he's all about restoring and making this place visited. They don't charge you anything! There are about 100 stairs to go up. It is already extremely hot right now so pick a good time. But it is fascinating and break taking to visit this! The story behind it! The history of it all! If you make it to Arpino, go here!!! You cant drive here: Park outside, about a 20 minutes walk and a climb up to get to the tower. Maybe even 30 minutes if you are slow! Just come see for yourself!

Lovely abbey located on the top of a peak in the Frosinone province. If you're looking to see…read morelesser known attractions on your trip to Italy perhaps put this on your list. The abbey has a long and storied history, amd in recent memory served as a major battleground in World War 2. The area serves as a memorial for the battle of monte cassino and there is a sombering polish cemetery nearby. The drive up to the abbey might make you a tad carsick with its hair pin turns but the view at the top is stunning. Also, prior to going check the hours online. We got there mid-morning on a thursday and didnt have time to explore more of the abbey because it closed at 12:30. The abbey does have a nice souvenir shop and it also has a museum which i didnt see because it had already closed.

Absolutely heavenly place. Give yourself some time to explore the monastery. There is great…read morebeauty and holiness throughout. I was blessed to ask to celebrate Vespers with the monks. I guess I was acting monkish today. I was deeply grateful.