sicily rome american cemetery and memorial

Having served for over 34 years in the US Army, I rather feel it a duty to visit any American cemetery that I can when traveling in Europe. We landed in Rome and, on our way south to the Amalfi Coast, drove to Anzio. I suggest very good maps, a Garmin or the like, or a smartphone with a Map App to find this cemetery. My maps were not detailed enough and following the Italian road signs were not much help. I had to stop three times to ask natives how to find this cemetery. It was worth the effort. The cemetery is beautiful. Another fitting resting place for our honored dead. The grounds are well kept, they've a nice museum near the entrance, and other memorial buildings are reached after a nice walk to the upper end of the cemetery. Take the walk, visit these chapel-like buildings and gardens, and see the wonderful memorials. This cemetery is definitely out of the way. It took time to wind our way back to the Autrostrada heaing south but it was a great way to start our trip.

A small museum about the Second World War. A beautiful memorial for heroes. The cementery is open every day from 9 am

Such a humbling experience but one not to be missed. With 7861 war graves and the names of 3095 missing persons it is quite overwhelming. The care taken in the presentation of the 77 acres is worthy of the immense sacrifice made in the battle for Anzio. It is a 15minute walk from the centro of Nuttuno.

Just as the beaches of Normandy provide permanent reminders of our country's sacrifice during WW II, the beaches of Anzio left 8000 Americans dead and 3100 missing. This cemetery, just outside Anzio in the town of Nettuno, is a must for Americans visiting Italy. The white crosses and Stars of David are in a setting that is impeccably maintained, with a visitor center and free DVD's for home viewing. Especially moving was finding the name of my husband's uncle on the marble wall among the "Missing in Action." There are also British cemeteries in Anzio.

This was a fabulous place to visit and learn and be thankful for our freedoms. We were there Memorial Day weekend which is the BEST time….we went up on Saturday and had our own personal tour by Veronica from the Visitors’ Center and then returned on Memorial Day for the 70th Anniversary Memorial Service plus the opening of the newly remodeled Visitors’ Center. Veronica was terrific and we learned so much from her. There are 7,000+ buried there, from all over Italy, and 3,000+ in the mausoleum listed as MIA. My husband’s father landed here in May, 1944, but he survived to return home but it has still be a place my husband has always wanted to go. He found many graves and MIA solders from the 135th Division, his father’s.

Finally got to visit this cemetery after the government sequester ended. It is beautifully maintained and seeing the nearly 4000 grave markers really drives home how dear the cost of freedom is, especially when considering this cemetery is for only one geographic area of the war. It's also interesting to see the "jobs" of those buried there and understand that many of the dead served in support roles like cook and mechanic. A must see if you are interested in selflessness and the high human cost of war.

While visiting Rome, I took a cab down to Nettuno to locate the final resting place of an Uncle's best friend and comrade who lost his life during the Anzio invasion. What seemed like quite a commitment of time and effort was hugely rewarding once there. Beautiful, sacred, towering trees, the museum and exhibits explaining the history and invasions and beautiful statues made for a solemn but peaceful respite from the city.I effortlessly found the grave of Luther Garrett thanks to the well preserved records and maintained graves and crosses. The experience of honoring him and his comrades on the soil where they gave their lives was overwhelming and powerful. I would not trade that afternoon for anything.

We stopped at this cemetery as my boyfriends Uncle is buried there. We didn't expect the overwhelming beauty of this property. Tina greeted us and continued to look up the exact location of the grave. The grounds are wonderfully taken care of and quite moving. Stop at the museum. Tina also gave us a package of valuable information regarding the cemetery. We all felt blessed to visit such a site.

the city looks decadent,in reality no one seems to take responsibility and money seems to be an issue for everyone.

A word of advice. If you're coming from Rome Termni by train, the train sometimes runs every hour sometimes every two hours. The day we were there it was running every two hours so it screwed up our schedule. Also, be advised there are no taxies at Nettuno Train Station to take you anywhere. I had read other reviews that indicated you could easily find a taxi---WRONG! Thankfully the cemetery is only a about a 15-20 minute walk. This is the third American Cemetery I have visited in Europe and just like the other two (Normandy and the Luxemborg American Cemetery) the place is an immaculate oasis of honor and beauty. The ABMC (American Battle Monuments Commission) who is tasked with maintaining these shrines to our brave dead, spare no expense to keep these places in absolute incredible condition. This is one government entity that is doing some good and in my humble opinion money well spent. 23 sets of brothers are buried here along with Medal of Honor recipients. If your in Rome, take an afternoon to hop on the train and go and honor these brave men who never came home. Also if you're a WWII buff like me, and think that Anzio would be cool to see, you can pretty much skip it. I was there and there are no memorials or anything else that would indicate the Anzio beaches once was a major landing area for American Troops. Spend your time at the American Cemetery and walk among the pristine white crosses and stars of David. Time very well spent indeed.

I visited with my 85-year-old father and two young Italian friends. We were all impressed. The cemetery is beautifully maintained and stands as an appropriate tribute to the nearly 11,000 young men who gave their lives in battle for the cause of freedom. We counted 10 gardeners working to maintain this lovely memorial. It's touching to think that so much effort is given toward preserving this site for future generations. Don't miss this stop!

We were visiting nettuno and hadn't planned to visit the cemetery but were very pleased we did. It was a moving, calm place. Very informing signs and the maps at the memorial were a good visual. Our young son asked lots of questions and made us discuss the war and the people resting there. Very worthwhile.

Pictures don't do it justice. I could have spent an entire day here. We found a grocery store across the street called PAM. We bought some great ham, a piece of peccorino cheese, a baguette, a piece of lemon flavored cheesecake and two splits of wine all for ten euros. There are benches all along the main thoroughfare but they were in the sun so we went to the back on the right side and found a nice bench by the fountain. My wife and I ate what we had bought at PAM in quiet solitude listening to birds and the fountain. It was my way appreciating the sacrafices that were made in WWII. We were happy to see such a beautiful place for our soldiers to rest but also saddened for their families. The train ride from Rome is easy and second class is 3.5 euros each way. Make time to visit this cemetery. You will be glad you did for the rest of your life.

As part of a tour around the Anzio battlefield, it was of course appropriate that we visited here. It's a tranquil setting nd this made it quite a moving experience here. The interpretation sections were also one of the best ways to understand the whole picture of what happened in the Italy campaign.

The Anzio landings are a famous point in history. This cemetery is an elegant memorial. After visiting (in '97) I read a history of the landings written from General Clark's point of view. Although a one sided history the area from here to MonteCassino is now indelibly on my mind. (Having said that it's quite a walk from Nettuno and easy to get turned around.)This is a graceful spot for dignified reflection.