Castel Gandolfo, the Borgo of the Popes

Castel Gandolfo and the Roman Countryside, an impressive day trip to the Vatican’s most coveted getaway!
Enjoy a relaxing day through the Roman countryside where you can get away from the rush of the Eternal city of Rome. We will take you through the scenic landscapes inhabited as far back as the ancient Roman period. You will have time walk & stroll through the historic towns Castel Gandolfo, which over looks the Lake Albano internationally also  best known as the summer residence of the Pope.
The city of Castel Gandolfo goes as far back as the  16th Century BC so has a long standing historical value as it was a place where many different civilizations have left their sign. And of course was also the actual summer residence of the pope's. Also visit the Barberini Palace, which has some of Bernini's masterpieces designed by Carlo Maderno, are the best examples of the period of the Italian Baroque and Renaissance. The Popes Residence is surrounded by the immense Imperial gardens where it also has an artificial grotto (crater lakes.)