Travel to Montecassino, one of the most powerful and meaningful places in Italy — where art, faith, and history come together on a single hilltop.

In this immersive slide-based virtual tour, we’ll explore Montecassino, home to the legendary Abbey founded by Saint Benedict in the 6th century and considered the birthplace of Western monasticism. For over 1,500 years, this sacred site has shaped European spirituality, culture, and learning. You’ll discover the beauty of the Abbey, from its majestic architecture and serene cloisters to the artistic treasures rebuilt after centuries of destruction and rebirth.

But this place also holds a deeper story.

Between January and May 1944, Allied forces from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and other nations fought to break through the German Gustav Line. Around Cassino, fierce battles unfolded across rugged terrain, under brutal weather, and against heavily fortified German positions.

It was a struggle of endurance, sacrifice, and extraordinary courage, crucial to the liberation of Rome.

Today, the memory of those battles lives on in the monuments that surround Montecassino, from the memorial dedicated to the 36th Texas Division to the moving Commonwealth War Cemetery, where rows of white headstones silently honor the fallen.

Now restored, Montecassino stands not only as a spiritual landmark, but as a tribute to faith, sacrifice, and renewal.

Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

03.00 pm – 04.00 pm EDT (New York Time)

Check in your timezone here

Time zones examples:

• Rome Time: 08.00 pm
• London Time: 07.00 pm
• Los Angeles Time: 12.00 pm

The tour will last approximately 1 hour. At the end of the tour you will be given the chance to interact and make questions just like a live tour. The tour takes place in English!

ℹ️ How much does the virtual tour cost?

Our virtual tours are tip-based and not free, they rely entirely on contributions from participants. This means we do not impose a fixed ticket price to join. Every participant is welcome to take part in the tour and decide how much to contribute based on their satisfaction and personal budget.

❗Please note❗: To ensure the sustainability of the project, we regularly monitor the donations received, based on participation in previous tours, and, if necessary, we may apply participation limits or suspend accounts.This is essential to maintain the quality of our tours, ensure fairness, and continue rewarding the valuable work of our guides. You can leave a tip here:

Can’t watch our virtual tour live due to the time zone or are you unable to join us live? Register at the virtual tour and we will send you the recording  hence you can watch it  in your own time! Recordings are also tip-based, as they support our cultural project and the work of our guides.

If you register for a tour but cannot attend live or watch the recording, we kindly ask you to unsubscribe before the tour begins. Otherwise, your registration will still be counted as participation.

How to Join:

The tour will be hosted on Zoom. To register, you are required to enter your full name (first and last name). After the registration, you will receive via email a personal link to access the virtual event. To protect your privacy, your camera will be disabled during the event.