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Varronian Springs in Cassino: two thousand years of history in water
The Varronian Springs are located in Cassino, in the Monticello area, close to the train station. Thousands of springs bubble up here — the largest spring zone in Italy — feeding a branch of the Gari River. The water comes out at a constant 13°C year-round, with a flow rate of 18 m³ per hour. The surrounding park has weeping willows, streams, and continuously flowing fountains. Not the kind of place you'd expect behind a train station.
The villa of scholar Marcus Terentius Varro
Marcus Terentius Varro (116–27 BC), the prolific scholar of ancient Rome credited with around 620 books, had an enormous villa here, complete with thermal baths, a monumental aviary, and a fish pond. The estate was purchased by his wife Fundania, and Varro retired here in old age to write De re rustica, his treatise on agriculture dedicated to her.
Mineral waters among the willows
The current park was created after the war. The waters, classified as cold medium-mineral bicarbonate-rich, are recommended for kidney problems, stomach issues, and gout. Small fountains are scattered throughout the green areas: fill your bottle and drink. Inside the park there is also the Bosco delle Favole (Fairy Tale Wood), a campsite with equipped areas for picnics, gatherings, and sports activities.
