Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial — Attraction in Nettuno

The World War II Sicily Rome American Cemetery and Memorial is really an amazing location!!! Really worth to come and see it if you are in Rome, just take a train (or a shuttle car service) to Nettuno and the cemetery is 10 minutes walking distance from the station. A place of stunning beauty and peace. Beyond the pool is the immense field of headstones of 7,860 of American military war dead, arranged in gentle arcs on broad green lawns beneath rows of Roman pines. The majority of these individuals died in the liberation of Sicily (July 10 to August 17, 1943); in the landings in the Salerno Area (September 9, 1943) and the heavy fighting northward; in the landings at Anzio Beach and expansion of the beachhead (January 22, 1944 to May 1944); and in air and naval support in the regions. On the white marble walls of the chapel are engraved the names of 3,095 of the missing. Excepionally well-kept by the ABMC with a Visitor Center full of Information for all the visitors. Makes you think seriously about the atrocity of war. Thanks to those who sacrificed their lives to free a country that was not even their own one!

Open from 9:00 to 17:00 Mon-Sun, parking available inside the site.

There is even a McDonald’s right outside of...

I visited on 25 May 2018 as preparation was being made to commemorate Memorial Day on 26th at 5:30pm. Two dozen off duty US military and family members were hand scrubbing headstones. As a veteran, I was truly moved by this gesture of honor and love.

The cemetery is immaculate and the setting serene. I was struck by how many Unknown but to God headstones are here (488) and 3,095 MIA ... anyone rallying to go to war should be required to spend a day polishing these headstones.

The Visitor Center is excellent, displays in English and very informative with interactive video, and well staffed. Nice clean WC.

To get there: Take train to Nettuno, not Anzio. (about 10 euro R/T from Rome Termini; 1.25 hours).

Exit station, turn right and at second street turn right onto via Santa Maria. Bridge crosses train tracks. Go straight ahead to traffic circle (@ via Ugo la Malfa) where there is a spotless McDonald's - never seen one as clean and modern- and adjacent flower shop. Cemetery is on your left, across the street [About 850 meters, 10-12 minutes from...

I am so proud to be an American. I had the chance to visit Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial last week and was amazed. It is such a beautiful place.

I took the train from Rome to Nettuno. About 90 min train ride through the beautiful Italian countryside. The walk to the cemetery took me about 20 minutes.

The visitors center is stunning. I have been to several American cemeteries and they do a tremendous job here with the history and memorials to various soldiers.

The cemetery itself is stunning. The grounds are beautiful and well kept. Very, very clean. I love the Chapel and gardens. The pond with trees and a memorial at the center is very peaceful.

I am so glad I took the time to visit this cemetery and memorial. It made me proud. Especially with the fact a few of my Uncles served in WWII (American side) and my grandparents came to the United States from Sicily...