The Vatican

Castel Gandolfo, the summer residence of the Popes

Rome Reports-July 30, 2023-Reading time: < 1 minute
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For over 200 years, almost every pontiff has spent a couple of weeks at Castel Gandolfo during the summer period. This residence, located near the Vatican, has the advantages of a cooler climate and beautiful views of Lake Albano.

The palace was built in the first half of the 17th century, during the papacy of Urban VIII.


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