What to do near Castrocielo, FR

Abbey of Monte Cassino

Founded in 529 by St. Benedict of Norcia, located 516 meters above sea level, it is the oldest monastery in Italy after that of St. Scholastica (St. Benedict's twin sister).

A waterfall in the historic center, actually two

Coming all the way from Abruzzo to here, in the village called "Isola del Liri," the Liri River takes a 27-meter leap and then resumes its course among the houses. A unicum in Italy!

Aurunci Mountains Park

The Aurunci Mountains are located south of Lazio. From their peaks there is an amazing panorama, ranging from the Gulf of Naples to the Riviera of Ulysses to the Circeo and the Pontine Islands.

Hermitage of St. Michael the Archangel

A place of faith carved into the mountainside

Forca d'Acero, Abruzzo Latium and Molise National Park

Famous throughout Italy for the colors its beech forest takes on in autumn, Forca d'Acero is a striking mountain pass on the border between Lazio and Abruzzo, located at an altitude of 1538 meters.

Brown Mountain

One that tells many stories: the battle of World War II with the birth of the CIL, Italian Liberation Corps; that of Moulin, a hermit artist; and the never-ending story of Mother Nature!

Collegiate Church of St. Stephen

The spiritual heart of Galluccio

Pandone Castle of Venafro

A site of art and history that houses the National Museum of Molise, which collects Molise's artistic evidence inside a charming castle overlooking the historic village.

Pianoro le Forme

The main access into the Molise side of the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. A place where deer, chamois and wolves manage the land in the name of Mother Nature.

Hermitage of St. Michael the Archangel

Set among the rocks of Mount St. Michael, the Hermitage was founded by Benedictine abbots around 1027. It can only be reached via a trail in the National Park area.

Fresco "Our Lady of Grace"

The Virgin of Grace with Child and Saints was made in the 18th century by an anonymous author for a church in the village. Today, after careful restoration, it is in the council chamber of the municipality.

The Tower of Mola

Ancient companion of every Formian