Bourbon King (Charles III) in the 18th Century. The enchanting palace overlooking the huge square isone of the most sumptuous buildings in Italy. It has over 1.200 rooms and his full of chandeliers, richly gilded frescos, tapestries and history. In 1945 it was the headquarters of the Supreme Command of the Allied Force in the Mediterranean. The extraordinary gardens are 3 km long and their crowning glory is the great cascade, a 75 meters high waterfall which can be clearly seen from the palace. After the splendor of the Royal Palace, we make our way to Monte Cassino to the famous Abbey, which was founded in 529 by St. Benedict of Norcia. During the Second World War the Abbey was completely destroyed and has been faithfully restored to it's former glory, with even the original frescoes and mosaics pieced together again. A truly memorable day out.