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It is the destination of the evocative Cammino di San Benedetto which leads from his hometown of Norcia to the abbey of Montecassino which houses his tomb, passing through Subiaco where the Saint lived for a long time and where the monastery of Santa Scolastica and that of the Sacro Speco are located.

This castle can also be reached from the road that leads from Cassino to Montecassino. The fortification, which dominates the city from a steep cliff (193 m above sea level), was built around the middle of the 10th century by the abbot of Montecassino Aligerno, to defend the abbey.

spectacular but narrow road with numerous blind and exposed curves. It is always best to keep to the right and slow down a lot when going downhill because you will encounter cars along the entire 13km. Always keep your concentration high when going downhill.

Climb that requires training, about 9km at 5/6% average gradient, but the view you see during the climb is worth the effort. Unfortunately they do not allow bikes in and currently there are no parking spaces for bikes, but you can take some photos.

Montecassino Abbey

Penultimate outpost before arriving in Campania. The place is pleasant and a stop is mandatory, especially in summer. There is a fountain

The Sanctuary of the Madonna de' Piternis, founded in 1399 in Cervaro, is known for a Marian apparition and miracles. It has medieval frescoes and a history of reconstruction after war damage. Beloved place of worship, celebrates the holiday on September 8th.

The Abbey of Montecassino, founded by San Benedetto da Norcia in 529 AD, is one of the oldest monasteries in Italy and the cradle of Western monasticism. Located in Cassino, between Rome and Naples, it was a spiritual and cultural center of great importance in the Middle Ages. Destroyed in 1944 during the battle of Monte Cassino, it was then faithfully rebuilt according to the original plans.