What to do near Villa Santa Lucia, 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).

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.

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.

Collegiate Church of St. Stephen

The spiritual heart of Galluccio

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!

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.

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!

Hermitage of St. Michael the Archangel

A place of faith carved into the mountainside

Village of Sipicciano

It is a beautiful hamlet of Galluccio. Surrounded by centuries-old chestnut groves, it has guarded the wonders of its typicality for thousands of years.

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.

The village of Scapoli and the Bagpipe Museum

Scapoli is the "Capital of the Bagpipe," one of the few towns in Italy where, along with the presence of skilled craftsmen, the ancient art of making this folk instrument survives.

The scapolese ravioli

A typical dish that characterizes the village of Scapoli and the entire Upper Volturno Valley. A delicacy that accompanies the village's important festive days, particularly during the carnival period.