- The Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo, or the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo from its Italian name Palazzo Apostolico di Castel Gandolfo, is a 135-acre (54.6-ha)...
- Visitors from all over the world flock to this town to see the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo or the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo.
- Right on the main square of Castel Gandolfo, you’ll find the Papal Palace where popes spent their summers from 1596 to 2016.
- Castel Gandolfo is a small town 25 km southeast of Rome and known for the popes summer residence (Apostolic and Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo).
- Although the entire site is magnificent to look at, its main attraction is the Apostolic Palace, also known as the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo.
- Eight years later, Pope Clement VII started using the Castel Gandolfo palace as his summer residency, starting a centuries-old tradition among the papacy.
- You can watch my video below about touring the palace of Castel Gandolfo and its beautiful gardens. What's the best way to visit Castel Gandolfo?
- Explore the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo on a self-guided visit. Top off your experience with a walking trough the Secret Garden and Moro Garden.
- Openings/Closures Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo 2024. Calendar of Events.
- As access to the Castel Gandolfo Apostolic Palace and Barberini Gardens is controlled and open at certain times only, you will need to book an official tour.
