La guida di Marco

Perched above the turquoise and sparkling volcanic waters of Lake Albano, this historic village is home to the Pope's summer palace, also known as "Ville Papali", and the famous Barberini Gardens. As soon as your train leaves Rome's Termini Station, a panoramic view of the lake and the lush countryside of the countryside will fill you with that kind of serenity that is so difficult to find when in the capital. This 9,000-person village is a little paradise with very few tourists thronging its quiet cobbled streets. Besides the Apostolic Palace, where you can get an idea of ​​how the Pope spends his summers, there is a lot to see in Castel Gandolfo. Visit the Church of San Tommaso di Villanova on the main square of the town and the Doric Nymphaeum, an archaeological site that was part of the Villa of the emperor Domitian. Find time to visit the world's first mailbox while you're here!