Historiale War Museum in Cassino

Historiale War Museum in Cassino: WHAT TO EXPECT

During the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the Four Battles of Cassino, the Italian government, in collaboration with the Town of Cassino, opened a very modern World War II museum in Cassino. The museum project was entrusted to the world-famous filmmaker Rambaldi, as the museum was designed to be multimedia-focused, showcasing videos, pictures, and optical illusions to visitors.

Historiale War Museum:

The museum is divided into 14 rooms, beginning with European history at the end of World War I and concluding with emigration and the development of the idea of a United Europe. During the visit, it is possible to watch the most interesting videos about the Four Battles of Montecassino, with particular attention given to the different perspectives of the Axis and Allied sides. Visitors can also explore specific topics related to the war in this area, such as the Battle of the Rapido River and the strongpoints of the Gustav Line.

Historiale War Museum:

In the exhibition, it is also possible to hear testimonies about the Marocchinate (mass rapes and killings committed after the Battles of Montecassino by the colonial troops of the French Expeditionary Corps) and to understand the difficulties faced by the local population, victims of the war.

Historiale War Museum in Cassino: ALL YOU MUST KNOW

The “Historiale Museum” can be visited every day all around the year only in the morning

You must book this tour in advance.

Whellchairs welcome

There are parking facilities all around this area

Historiale War Museum in Cassino: MY TOUR

The “The Mount Porchio Attack” tour (about 3 hours) includes:

1) pickup from your arrival in Cassino at 10.00AM or 02.00PM and about 5 minute ride to the museum

2) about 2,5 hours guided tour of Porchio area

3) about 5 minutes ride back to the railway station in Cassino at 01.00pm or 05.00pm

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