Monte Cassino Polish war cemetery Park
Polish military cemetery commemorating World War II soldiers
Near the Abbey of Monte Cassino, the Polish war cemetery commemorates Polish troops who fought in 1944. Visitors pay respects at graves and memorials and study nearby battlefield sites from the Italian campaign.
Monte Cassino Polish war cemetery at a Glance#
Address: Monte Cassino Polish War Cemetery, Cassino, Lazio, Italy
Website: https://www.cwgc.org/
Hours: Open daylight hours (no formal gate hours; access may be restricted on certain commemorative days).
About Monte Cassino Polish war cemetery#
The Polish War Cemetery at Monte Cassino is a military cemetery in Lazio, Italy, containing the graves of Polish soldiers who died in the 1944 Battle of Monte Cassino.
The cemetery was created after World War II to inter Polish soldiers who fought with the Polish II Corps in the Battle of Monte Cassino and to provide a dedicated place of remembrance. It is maintained as a national memorial site for those Polish units.
The cemetery lies near the town of Cassino on the slopes around Monte Cassino in the Lazio region, close to the abbey and other World War II memorial sites.
- Commemoration: Contains the graves of Polish soldiers who fell during the 1944 Battle of Monte Cassino and serves as a place of commemoration for Polish forces from World War II.
How to Get to Monte Cassino Polish war cemetery#
Monte Cassino is accessible by road (A1 motorway, exiting at Cassino) and by regional train services to Cassino station; from there it is a short drive or taxi journey to the cemetery and battlefield sites.
Tips for Visiting Monte Cassino Polish war cemetery#
- The cemetery is a place of remembrance - keep noise and photography discreet and respectful.
- Combine a visit with the nearby Monte Cassino Abbey and museum to understand the broader battlefield context.
- Public transport options are limited; driving or joining a guided battlefield tour is the most practical option.
Best Time to Visit Monte Cassino Polish war cemetery#
Spring and autumn provide comfortable weather for visiting cemetery and battlefield sites; summer can be hot and busy around commemorative dates.
Weather & Climate near Monte Cassino Polish war cemetery#
Monte Cassino Polish war cemetery's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (905 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 4° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 4° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 7° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 11° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.2 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 19° | 43 mm | some cloud | 60% | 2.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Ideal | 17° - 28° | 22° | 38 mm | mostly sunny | 52% | 2.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Excellent | 17° - 28° | 23° | 52 mm | mostly sunny | 52% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Very Good | 14° - 24° | 19° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 1.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 108 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 8° | 128 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 5° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
