Castel Gandolfo is a lovely small lake town about half hour outside Rome. It's most famously home of the Papal summer residence and gardens. Castel Gandolfo makes for an easy day trip from Rome and there is plenty to see and do.

What is Castel Gandolfo known for?

Castel Gandolfo is famed for being the Pope's summer residence. The town is located on Lake Albano, southeast of Rome. The town of Castel Gandolfo has a long papal history. The first pope to reside here was Urban VIII who had the building constructed in 1628.