Castelgandolfo PontificalVillas-ローマの教皇の夏の邸宅

You arrive and the first thing that strikes you is the lake. There, huge and blue, with water that seems calm even when it is windy. Then you get lost in the village. Stone streets, pastel-colored houses, zero traffic. You walk around and every 2 meters there is a view that makes you say "wow". And then the papal gardens: green avenues, fountains, and glimpses of the lake through the trees. Total silence. It is elegant but relaxed. Perfect for a lunch by the lake, an ice cream, and a walk. Lake Albano, which offers enchanting blue colors, and it is a pity not to have been able to visit the royal gardens because the pope was present for all of July. It is truly worth a visit! At the entrance, a bakery with excellent baked goods for a quick lunch.

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This was the perfect end to my time in Rome. My driver Giovanni shared so many interesting things about the city on the trip there and back. Francesco provided a wonderful tour of the apostolic palace, the gardens and the town center. Plesant eco bus ride allowed us to see a lot of the gardens. Just enough time at the end to enjoy lunch with a view of Lake Albano and visit some shops before ride back to my hotel. Thanks for a great day!

Wonderful day & wonderful experience!! Hopefully you get, Giovanni as your guide. He is so knowledgeable & loves sharing the Roman history & culture.

The gardens are splendid, rare in Italy to see them so well kept. the apartments are interesting but not exceptional from any point of view, other than the location and the view. the gardens are worth the trip

Beautiful summer residence, the gardens are definitely the heart of this residence that is worth a visit. I recommend the walking tour of the gardens and also the visit to the palace: surely the rooms and the rooms have more appealing than the exhibition setting. I made the ticket online, which I recommend. It is worth the visit at least once in a lifetime.