The abbey of Monte Cassino was founded in the 6th century by St. Benedict. During the Second World War it formed a key part of the German Gustav Line. On 15 February 1944 the abbey was bombed by the Allies who wrongly believed that it was being used as a German observation post. Departures: 07.30 am from Capodichino and 08.00 am from Gricignano , Return time is approximately 2.30 pm