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"Death is not the end, but only a very specific end: namely, the end of a first, provisional period of life and the beginning of a never-ending new epoch. Jesus said, 'My kingdom is not of this world.' Therefore, there is another world. Not only his disciples, but also his opponents believed in this other world. The doctor of the law, for example, asks him what he must do 'to gain eternal life.' (...) Precisely because it lasts forever, this life is so precious that everything... of the present world pales in comparison." (Text by Albino Luciani / Pope John Paul I)

What remains of the famous battle of Monte Cassino, one of the most important military operations of the Second World War.

Roccasecca, located in the province of Frosinone, is a city rich in history and culture. Famous for being the birthplace of St. Thomas Aquinas, it offers interesting historical sites such as the Castle of the Counts of Aquino and the Church of San Tommaso. The village is an excellent destination for those who are passionate about history and want to explore the roots of one of history's greatest philosophers.

The polish were the real heroes of that time, because it was there effort that made the final breakthrough possible. Due to them, it was possible to bring up tanks to the monastery. This war cemetery is to honour all their losses.

Remains of something, which was supposed to be a former field hospital.

These are left-behind tanks that were transformed into a monument to remember, what actually happened here in WWII.

The Monument, an obelisk dedicated to fallen soldiers, is located inside the Polish military cemetery of Montecassino. This cemetery, designed by the architect Pietro Rogacien, is one of the five war cemeteries in the Cassino area. The others are the Italian cemetery in Mignano Monte Lungo, German in the hamlet of Caira, French in Venafro, and the Commonwealth cemetery in Cassino.

The western peak of Mount Cairo is 1625m high and is the last western cove of the Mountain.