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Shoham, Israel

06 Apr 2025

Good

Beauthiful gardens Nice vies The town had beautyfulvies of the lake

Gardens of the Pontifical Villa in Castel Gandolfo: Tour on Eco Minibus

Graham, United Kingdom

19 Aug 2022

Excellent

Fantastic guided tour of gardens well worth the visit. Interesting self guided tour of the Palace 1st floor and guided tour of popes apartments on second floor

Papale Gardens & Palace at Castel Gandolfo

Dennis, United States

09 May 2023

Excellent

The grounds were beautiful. I recommend taking the bus tour rather than the walking tour. Bring your own plug on earphones for the audio set.

Papale Gardens & Palace at Castel Gandolfo

About: Papal Palace & Gardens of Castel Gandolfo

The Pontifical Villas, commissioned by Pope Urban VIII in the 17th century as a papal country home, are located 25 km south of Rome in the town of Castel Gandolfo.

The property opened to the public in 2014 and covers 55 hectares, including the palace and large gardens built on the 2,000-year-old ruins of Emperor Domitian's residence.