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Castel Gandolfo

Castel Gandolfo (UK: , US: , Italian: [kaˈstɛl ɡanˈdɔlfo]; Latin: Castrum Gandulphi), colloquially known as Castello in the Castelli Romani dialects, is a town located 25 km (16 mi) southeast of Rome, in the Italian region of Lazio. Situated on a hilltop in the Alban Hills with panoramic views of Lake Albano, Castel Gandolfo is home to approximately 8,900 residents and is renowned as one of Italy's most scenic towns. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy"). Within the town's boundaries lies the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, which served as a summer residence and vacation retreat for the pope, the leader of the Catholic Church. Although the palace is located within the borders of Castel Gandolfo, it holds extraterritorial status as one of the properties of the Holy See and is not under Italian jurisdiction. It has been transformed into a museum and is now open to the public. The resort community encompasses almost the entire coastline of Lake Albano, which is surrounded by numerous summer residences, villas, and cottages that were constructed during the 17th century. It is also home to the Stadio Olimpico, which hosted the rowing events during the Rome Olympics. Castel Gandolfo has several places of archaeological interest, including the Emissario del Lago Albano and the remains of the Villa of Domitian. The area is included within the boundaries of the Parco Regionale dei Castelli Romani (Regional Park of Castelli Romani). There are also many points of artistic interest, such as the Collegiate Church of St. Thomas of Villanova, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

Known in ancient times as: Alba Longa?

Periods/Settlements: archaic

Distance between:

Rome to Castel Gandolfo 13 Miles / 21 Kms
Milan to Castel Gandolfo 311 Miles / 500 Kms
Venice to Castel Gandolfo 256 Miles / 413 Kms

Postal Code 00040

Population 2020

Total: 8869
Total Men: 4204
Total Women: 4204

Castel Gandolfo Città Metropolitana di Roma Lazio Italy

Castel Gandolfo

Known in ancient times as: Alba Longa?

Periods/Settlements: archaic

Distance between:

Postal Code 00040

Population 2020

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