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Since the 16th century, Catholic popes have spent their summers in the papal Castel Gandolfo residence, basking in Italian nature and culture away from the hustle and bustle of Vatican City. This guide will discuss the popes’ summer sanctuary in Castel Gandolfo, the picturesque village’s rich history, what it has to offer to visitors, and ...
27 Μαΐ 2019 · If you come to Rome, do not miss this magnificent place, it is a must-see location within the Vatican State! Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of the Pope’s Summer Residence away from the crowded chaos of Rome.
29 Απρ 2023 · All about Castel Gandolfo and how to visit it. Castel Gandolfo is a lovely small lake town about half hour outside Rome. It's most famously home of the Papal summer residence and gardens. Discover how simple it is to visit the palace of Castel Gandolfo and its impressive gardens.
The main structure, the Papal Palace, has been a museum since October 2016. It served for centuries as a summer residence and vacation retreat for the pope, the leader of the Catholic Church, and is afforded extraterritorial status as one of the properties of the Holy See. It overlooks Lake Albano.
24 Οκτ 2016 · Pope Francis has opened up never-before-seen private apartments at the Apostolic Palace at Castel Gandolfo, which has been the vacation retreat of 15 popes.
20 Αυγ 2024 · The town is best known as the location of the Pope's summer residences, including the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo. It was traditionally the summer residence of the popes and is surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Affectionately referred to by Pope John Paul II as ‘Vatican number two’, the papal summer residence of Castel Gandolfo is at once an integral part of Roman history and a great unknown.
