Rome Trip Overview
Frascati is one of several attractive historic hilltowns to the south-east of Rome known collectively as the Castelli Romani. This breathtaking monastery was established by Saint Benedict himself 1500 years ago. Built over the site of the pagan temple of Apollo, where the sculpture of Apollo was destroyed along with the altar. It is really a delight to visit the Abbey of Montecassino to admire its beautiful architectural splendor and remember its history. Due to its significant location, this place has always been a target of military attacks throughout history, the most gruesome of all certainly being the Battle of Monte Cassino fought during the Second World War.
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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Rome, Italy
Trip Category: Transfers & Ground Transport >> Private Drivers
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Frascati is one of several attractive historic hilltowns to the south-east of Rome known collectively as the Castelli Romani. This breathtaking monastery was established by Saint Benedict himself 1500 years ago. Built over the site of the pagan temple of Apollo, where the sculpture of Apollo was destroyed along with the altar. It is really a delight to visit the Abbey of Montecassino to admire its beautiful architectural splendor and remember its history. Due to its significant location, this place has always been a target of military attacks throughout history, the most gruesome of all certainly being the Battle of Monte Cassino fought during the Second World War.
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Stop At: Frascati, Frascati, Province of Rome, Lazio
Frascati is one of several attractive historic hilltowns to the south-east of Rome known collectively as the Castelli Romani.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Abbazia di Montecassino, Via Montecassino, 03043, Cassino Italy
It is really a delight to visit the Abbey of Montecassino to admire its beautiful architectural splendor and remember its history. Due to its significant location, this place has always been a target of military attacks throughout history, the most gruesome of all certainly being the Battle of Monte Cassino fought during the Second World War.
Duration: 2 hours
