Our dear friend took us for a ride into the Italian countryside to visit this park, which was…read moreestablished in 1934. It occupies a strip of coastal land from Anzio to Terracina, including also a sector of forest in the mainland of San Felice Circeo, and the island of Zannone. It was a very peaceful and tranquil park with commanding views.

An amazing visit to an amazing abbey. The drive up and down is worth the trip. Easy to drive to…read more Easy to park at a cost of 3€. Walk around by yourself or take a guided tour. Gift shop is very nice with very reasonable prices. The museum tour is well worth the 6€ entrance fee. The main cathedral is STUNNING. Make sure you go below the main cathedral to the crypt area. Beautiful and peaceful. Such an amazing history and the Italian artisans did a spectacular job in the rebuilding and restoration after the destruction of WWII. Bathrooms near the parking lot and cost .5€ and are well maintained and stocked. Views of the mountains and valley will leave you dumbstruck. An absolute MUST do.

Very impressive site to visit. Make sure you go into the gift shop to see the photos of how it…read morelooked after the war. There were guides available but we did not use them. 3€ to park the car. No charge to visit the site. Incredible view during the drive up as well. Polish war grave site worth a visit as we'll.

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.