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Cassino & Caserta
Our expert guides will lead you north of Naples for an 8-hour excursion in the mountain country of Cassino and the famous its famous Abbey founded in 529 by St. Benedict, one of Europe's oldest.
Cassino: the monastery located high above the town of Cassino, a top Montecassino, has been destroyed and rebuilt a total of 4 times during its 1500 year history -the last time following a massive World War II bombing raids. Today you will find it returned more than ever to its ancient splendor.The Montecassino Monastery is home to illustrious works of art and rare books in its library, archives and museum, which the Benedictine monks will proudly show you when visiting.
Caserta: on our way back to Naples we will stop at the Caserta Palace -the so-called "Versailles" of Italy - built by King Charles the Borbon in the 18th century to give his Kingdom of Naples a new and fortified capital from naval invasions and similar military offensives.
You will be astounded by the immensity of the palace's 1200 rooms packed with precious artwork and the property's 5 hectares of carefully manicured gardens, 75-meter high waterfall and numerous marble fountains.
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