The 7 Best Nature & Parks in Castel Gandolfo, Lazio

September 16, 2021 Marissa Gamble

Discover the best top things to do in Castel Gandolfo, Italy including Le Palme, Lagolandia, Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, Le Ninfe, Bordo Lago - Area PicNic, Giardino Barberini, La Pentima Stabilimento.
Restaurants in Castel Gandolfo

1. Le Palme

Via Spiaggia del Lago 9/B, 00073 Castel Gandolfo Italy
Excellent
79%
Good
21%
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0%
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Le Palme

2. Lagolandia

Via Spiaggia del Lago 6, 00073 Castel Gandolfo Italy http://www.lagolandiavillage.it
Excellent
100%
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0%
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Lagolandia

3. Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo

00040 Castel Gandolfo Italy +39 06 6988 3145 [email protected] http://mv.vatican.va/3_EN/pages/z-Info/MV_Info_Servizi_Visite.html#castelgandolfo
Excellent
50%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,000 reviews

Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo

Reviewed By sharonhW264WM - Las Vegas, United States

Castel Gandolfo was declared property of the Holy See in the 13th century, but the castle was not built until the 17th century when other villas and cottages were being built in this area. It was renovated by Pope Pius XI in 1929 and has been used as the pope’s summer residence since them. During WWII 40 babies were born in the bedroom here, to mothers trying to escape the Nazis. Pope John Paul recovered from his injuries here when he was shot in 1980. The current Pope Francis declared that it should be open to the public since he preferred to stay in Rome and work. As we entered the gates of the Apostolic Palace, we passed the small fleet of Mercedes cars used by the Pope and the “Popemobile” with the bulletproof shell. Continuing, we made our way through display rooms showing the costumes of the Swiss Guards, the portable throne used to carry the pope in processions, and other items used by the pope. Next came galleries with portraits of all the popes, followed by a lovely cream, yellow, and gold waiting room where guests who had an audience with the pope were taken first. From there, we went through a series of waiting rooms (ante-rooms). A group of people might be granted an audience, but ultimately only one would actually see the pope. The others in the group would go as far as their “status/permission” allowed them and would wait in their assigned ante-room. The last ante-room was normally reserved for the wife of the man who had the audience. Finally came the magnificent throne room where the pope received the person granted an audience. Following that, all rooms were private. The general public was not allowed—only his private secretaries. A series of offices came next—some with elaborate desks and bookshelves and others with much simpler furniture. Then the pope’s bedroom, which was a bright and airy corner room with creamy yellow walls and mint-green drapes on four large windows. The furniture—a large bed, wardrobe, desk, and table with chairs—was made of beautifully carved wood and looked comfortable and lived-in. The bedroom opened onto a lovely little chapel with an altar and the pope’s own chair and kneeler. Following the chapel was a large gallery which led us back to the square outside. We really enjoyed being able to see this historic place. We have been to Italy on many previous occasions, but Castel Gandolfo was never open to the public before—and could be closed again, at the discretion of the pope. Don’t pass up the opportunity to see it if you can!

4. Le Ninfe

Via Spiaggia del Lago snc, 00073 Castel Gandolfo Italy +39 329 434 4535 https://www.facebook.com/leninfecastelgandolfo/
Excellent
44%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
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1%
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Le Ninfe

5. Bordo Lago - Area PicNic

Via Spiaggia del Lago,47, 00040 Castel Gandolfo Italy +39 320 465 4409 [email protected] http://www.bordolago.it
Excellent
52%
Good
30%
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8%
Poor
6%
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4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 50 reviews

Bordo Lago - Area PicNic

6. Giardino Barberini

Strada Provinciale 71/b Via Carlo Rosselli, davanti al Piazzale Urbano VIII, 00073 Castel Gandolfo Italy +39 06 6988 3145 http://biglietteriamusei.vatican.va/musei/tickets/do
Excellent
52%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
8%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 159 reviews

Giardino Barberini

Reviewed By jacqi1950 - Newnan, United States

These gardens are magnificent ! This is where the popes spent their summers and it is now open to the public .

7. La Pentima Stabilimento

Excellent
67%
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33%
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3.5 based on 3 reviews

La Pentima Stabilimento

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