ポンテコルヴォ周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ20

"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)

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.

Beautiful road closed to traffic that follows the Melfa gorges along the path of San Benedetto

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

Adorable, slight slope excellent even in the opposite direction uphill

“Snow pits” and “snow ways” are interesting historical features found in many mountainous regions, including the Aurunci Mountains. These sites are linked to the collection and storage of snow, a historic activity carried out in many mountain areas before the advent of modern refrigeration technologies. Snow pits are historic structures used to store snow during the winter for later use during the warmer months of the year. These are underground constructions, made of dry stone, which allowed the snow to be preserved for several weeks or even months. The snow was compressed into the pits by layering it with layers of insulation such as straw, leaves or twigs, thus allowing its preservation until the summer season. This preserved snow was mainly used for cooling purposes or in the ice-making process. The snow routes of the Aurunci Mountains were ancient routes used to transport snow collected in snow pits towards the coast, in particular to Gaeta, where it was sold mainly to merchant ships for cooling food or drinks during the warmer months. The history of snow pits and snow routes represents a fascinating aspect of past life and traditions linked to the use of snow as a precious resource. Exploring these structures and historical routes can offer an interesting window into the past and daily life of local communities who lived in mountainous areas such as the Aurunci Mountains.

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.