Abbeys’ path around Rome
The word “Abbey” was once used for “abbot” meaning the person at the head of and responsible for a community of monks. Later it came to mean the communities themselves, particularly those in the west that followed the Rule of St Benedict. Finally the word was used to indicate the buildings in which the communities lived, especially the Church and also included the patrimony, which was often very rich. The deep religious feelings of the people of Latium gave birth to many important abbeys. Some, like those of Montecassino and Farfa, are among the first examples in Italy of buildings designed around the open space of the cloister.
Proceed to Alatri, characterized by its belt of Polygonal walls, which has five access gates. Departure to Veroli, visit to the Basilica of S. Salome (famous for its Holy Stair, a place of special religious interest, due to the fact it enjoys the same privilege as the Lateran Steps), the Cathedral of S. Andrea. In the afternoon continuing tp Casamari with a visit to the splendid Abbey.
Departure to Cassino area. Hotel accommodation. Dinner and overnight.
Day 1 - Rome Day 6 – Cassino / Pastena Arrival in Rome and transfer to the hotel Breakfast at hotel. Visit to the famous Abbey of
Day 2 – Rome Cassino. In the afternoon proceed to Pastena, centre After breakfast, in the morning guided tour of the of the Ausoni Mounts, famous due to its Grotto. After Ancient Rome: Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the the visit to the Grotto, return to Pastena to see: the Circus Maximum. In the afternoon visit of the Museum of the Peasantry Civilization and the Ulivo, Renaissance Rome: Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, the “frantoio” of the communal Palace. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight Spanish Steps. Overnight. Day 7 – Cassino / Gaeta / Sperlonga / Day 3 – Rome / Roman Castles / Tivoli Fossanova – Rome After breakfast departure for a guided tour in Tivoli Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Gaeta, nice (Villa d’Este with its beautiful gardens and fountains town on the thyrrenian coast, visit of the town: Church and Villa Adriana). of SS. Annunziata, the Cathedral, the Castello Angioino In the afternoon excursion to Marino, one of the well and the Castello Aragonese. Then proceed to know little town spread in the famous area of the Sperlonga, well known for its caves, first of all the Roman Castles (here every year takes place the Wine Tiberio Cave. In the afternoon visit to the Fossanova Festival in October. Overnight in the Castelli area. Abbey and then proceed to Rome. Hotel
Day 4 – Tivoli / Subiaco accommodation. Overnight.
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day excursion to Subiaco. Day 8 – Rome Visit to the Abbey of Santa Scolastica, situated higher Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the up the mountain (the beautiful Cosmatesque Cloister, return flight home the Romanesque bell-tower). Then visit to the Sacro Speco (the sacred cave) an impressive construction built into the very rock of Monte Taleo. Hotel accommodation in Subiaco or in the surroundings. Dinner and overnight
Day 5 – Subiaco / Anagni / Alatri / Veroli / Casamari - Cassino Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Anagni, well known as the Pope city as many Popes had their birthplace in this town, visit to its Cathedral and to the medieval quarter with the Palace Bonifacio VIII. RHI Srl – Piazza Istria, 2 – 00198 Roma – Ph +390686200036 – Fax +390686384189 @: [email protected]
RHI Srl – Piazza Istria, 2 – 00198 Roma – Ph +390686200036 – Fax +390686384189 @: [email protected]