
The town of Cassino is located halfway between Rome and Naples. For centuries it has been a kind of gateway to the Italian capital. The hill of Monte Cassino rises to a height of 519 meters above sea level. It was here that the bloodiest and fiercest battle of World War II was fought from January to May 1944. At the site of the monastery passed the Gustav Line, the crossing of which opened the way to Rome for the Allies and moved the front, which had been stalled for long months.
Being on Monte Cassino, it is worth starting your visit with the Benedictine monastery, who established their abbey here as early as the 6th century. During the memorable battles of 1944, the hilltop monastery was almost completely destroyed. Fortunately, much of the historical furnishings from the basilica and valuable works of art and manuscripts were saved. Today they can be admired in the local museum. The Cathedral Basilica of Monte Cassino itself has been painstakingly rebuilt, preserving its pre-war appearance. An attraction that few people know about is the vast Natural Park surrounding the hill. Its area is nearly 700 hectares. In addition to the famous Polish War Cemetery, its grounds include other important Polish monuments - to the "Scorpion" Armored Regiment and the 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division - as well as several scenic walking trails.
The town of Cassino itself also has a few Polish touches - among the most important and most visited are a small museum dedicated to Wladyslaw Anders and a monument to Wojtek the Bear. There are also the remains of a Roman temple and amphitheater from the 1st century BC and an early medieval fortress.
If you want to go to Cassino and visit the famous monastery and the Polish cemetery, you can take advantage of our offer. The stop Sindbad is located in town, right in front of the Edra Palace Hotel.
The town of Cassino is located halfway between Rome and Naples. For centuries it has been a kind of gateway to the Italian capital. The hill of Monte Cassino rises to a height of 519 meters above sea level. It was here that the bloodiest and fiercest battle of World War II was fought from January to May 1944. At the site of the monastery passed the Gustav Line, the crossing of which opened the way to Rome for the Allies and moved the front, which had been stalled for long months.
Being on Monte Cassino, it is worth starting your visit with the Benedictine monastery, who established their abbey here as early as the 6th century. During the memorable battles of 1944, the hilltop monastery was almost completely destroyed. Fortunately, much of the historical furnishings from the basilica and valuable works of art and manuscripts were saved. Today they can be admired in the local museum. The Cathedral Basilica of Monte Cassino itself has been painstakingly rebuilt, preserving its pre-war appearance. An attraction that few people know about is the vast Natural Park surrounding the hill. Its area is nearly 700 hectares. In addition to the famous Polish War Cemetery, its grounds include other important Polish monuments - to the "Scorpion" Armored Regiment and the 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division - as well as several scenic walking trails.
The town of Cassino itself also has a few Polish touches - among the most important and most visited are a small museum dedicated to Wladyslaw Anders and a monument to Wojtek the Bear. There are also the remains of a Roman temple and amphitheater from the 1st century BC and an early medieval fortress.
If you want to go to Cassino and visit the famous monastery and the Polish cemetery, you can take advantage of our offer. The stop Sindbad is located in town, right in front of the Edra Palace Hotel.

Wadowice is located in Malopolska province on the Skawa River about 50 kilometers southwest of Krakow. It is inhabited by just over 18,000 people. The town impresses with its unusual climate, which is only enhanced by its small size and the surrounding mountains of Beskid Maly. Today, they are primarily a place of pilgrimage and excursions for the faithful not only from Poland, but also from all over Europe.
Being in Wadowice, the first thing to do is to head to the John Paul II Square, surrounded by 19th-century tenement houses, with a monument to this most famous Wadowice resident and the beautifully restored Basilica of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Inside it, the noteworthy features include the historic main altar, beautiful polychrome paintings on the walls of the chapels and the miraculous image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. This church is inextricably linked with Karol Wojtyla, who lived nearby and received important sacraments there. Visitors to Wadowice often direct their steps to the museum located in the family home of the Polish pope, where many memorabilia related to him can be found. Of course, being in this town, it is impossible not to taste the famous papal kremówki, the most famous Wadowice specialty.
National roads run through Wadowice. You will find numerous parking lots where you can leave your car for sightseeing and exploring the town. There is a train station on Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego Street and a Wadowice PKS station. Trains from the Wadowice station depart for Krakow and Bielsko-Biała. Bus connections run to many cities in Poland and Europe. You can buy tickets for the bus connections to and from Wadowice that interest you on our website.
Wadowice is located in Malopolska province on the Skawa River about 50 kilometers southwest of Krakow. It is inhabited by just over 18,000 people. The town impresses with its unusual climate, which is only enhanced by its small size and the surrounding mountains of Beskid Maly. Today, they are primarily a place of pilgrimage and excursions for the faithful not only from Poland, but also from all over Europe.
Being in Wadowice, the first thing to do is to head to the John Paul II Square, surrounded by 19th-century tenement houses, with a monument to this most famous Wadowice resident and the beautifully restored Basilica of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Inside it, the noteworthy features include the historic main altar, beautiful polychrome paintings on the walls of the chapels and the miraculous image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. This church is inextricably linked with Karol Wojtyla, who lived nearby and received important sacraments there. Visitors to Wadowice often direct their steps to the museum located in the family home of the Polish pope, where many memorabilia related to him can be found. Of course, being in this town, it is impossible not to taste the famous papal kremówki, the most famous Wadowice specialty.
National roads run through Wadowice. You will find numerous parking lots where you can leave your car for sightseeing and exploring the town. There is a train station on Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego Street and a Wadowice PKS station. Trains from the Wadowice station depart for Krakow and Bielsko-Biała. Bus connections run to many cities in Poland and Europe. You can buy tickets for the bus connections to and from Wadowice that interest you on our website.
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