About Castel Gandolfo Tickets

Castel Gandolfo tickets, used to explore the castle which was built for Pope Urban VIII between 1624 and 1626. It is also known as the former Papal summer residence, and is an architectural marvel which you can witness by tickets. Situated on the brink of a volcanic crater, in a splendid position, overlooking Lake Albano, the beautiful setting of the castle has made the place a popular retreat for centuries. Using your Castel Gandolfo tickets, you can walk through the grand palace and admire the mixture of baroque and mediaeval architecture while you pass through the capacious palace.


There are several places of archaeological interest to discover with your tickets that include the Emissario del Lago Albano and the late remains of the Villa of Domitian. The primary structure, which is also the centre of attraction, is the Papal Palace. The Papal Palace served for centuries as a summer home and holiday home for the Pope. Use your Castel Gandolfo tickets and enjoy the glorious palace by admiring the beautiful architecture while you immerse yourself in the history. 

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  • Get amazed by the grandeur of the rooms where the Popes have lived throughout the last 400 years

  • Delve into the palace's ancient traditions and history as you listen to some fascinating facts from the multilingual audio guide

  • Admire the spectacular views of the castle's private garden, the tranquil lake, and the surrounding villas from the Palace

  • Explore the magnificent Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo in Italy, renowned as the summer residence for the pope

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Must Know Before You Go
  • The castle is not accessible to people with walking problems.
  • Show your voucher at the entrance.
  • ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival.
  • All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
  • Participants are not allowed to carry any sharp object, lighter, luggage bag, alcohol, knife, etc.
  • Consumption of alcohol or intoxication of any kind is strictly prohibited.
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Why Visit Castel Gandolfo?

Established on a stony perch above the water of the volcanic Lake Albano, which is also used as the summer palace by the Pope. You can also explore the Castel Gandolfo Gardens, the famous Barberini Gardens where you can relish a peaceful breeze, stunning lake and appreciate the picturesque magnificence of the leafy countryside. Other than that Apostolic Palace can be observed by your Castel Gandolfo Tickets can take you to places where you can get insights into how the Pope would spend his summer.

Places to See in Castel Gandolfo

Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo
Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo

Constructed in 1624 with the intention of Pope Urban VII Barberini and developed by Carlo Maderno, the Papal Palace, also known as Palazzo Pontificio, was created in the area of the Savelli Castle. In the last phases of the construction, Gian Lorenzo Bernini cooperated with the execution of a branch and created a gate in the grasslands, which no longer remains visible today.

Barberini Gardens
Barberini Gardens

Villa Barberini was constructed above a pre-existing villa by Emperor Domitian. Held by the Apostolic Chamber, the Savelli Family bought the villa in 1596, the last feudal lords of the lands that in the Middle Ages belonged to the Gandolfi's and, later, to the Capizucchis. Using Castel Gandolfo tickets, you can visit the Barberini garden of Castel Gandolfo, which is in the province of Rome and is part of the massive estate owned by the Holy See, also comprehended as the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo.

Belvedere Gardens
Belvedere Gardens

Also known as the garden of earthly delights, Belvedere Gardens is one of the Castel Gandolfo gardens, three-tiered at the Papal palace in castel. During their visits to the palace, Benedict XVI and John Paul II would usually pause in this garden and admire the 20-th century statue of Virgin Mary. The sculpture can be seen from a balcony that overlooks the hedge-enclosed Piazzale Quadrato. The first floor of the garden features pruned parterres dotted by colourful flowers and there are fountains and sunken koi ponds. On the second floor of these gardens where the classical aquatic environment fills up the beauty of the three-tiered Giardini del Belvedere.

Lake Albano
Lake Albano

Lake Albano is a crater lake in the Alban Hills, which is elliptical, and created by the combination of two old volcanic craters. It is 961 feet (293 m) above sea level and bears an area of 2 square miles and a depth of 558 feet. Among the lakeside townlets, the best are the resorts of Castel Gandolfo and Albano Laziale and the papal summer residence. Castel Gandolfo tickets can take you to Castel Gandolfo Gardens, where you can witness the beauty of the magnificent architecture.

Bergantino Nymphaeum
Bergantino Nymphaeum

Better recognized as Diana's Baths, Bergantino Nymphaeum is found on the west side of Lake Albano, midway between the Emissary and the Doric nymphaeum. It is positioned over many rooms, the biggest being the main hall. It highlights a circular reservoir dug out from the ground with a diameter of approximately 17 metres and still exhibits hints of its mosaic decorations. It was likewise incorporated in the extensive Domitian Imperial Villa of the 1st century AD and was found halfway in the 19th century through clandestine excavation.


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Doric Nymphaeum
Doric Nymphaeum

The combination of adorning styles varies from the Doric cornice to the consoles and capitals of the columns in the authoritative Ionic directive. A succession of slots along the flanks of the Nymphaeum, incorporating the two on the far border under a broken pediment, can lead you to accept they included statues. Under the tympanum stood the ambitious force that backed the major waterworks. In Mediaeval times, the space opposite the Nymphaeum was presumably fortified; however, little archaeological evidence stays to demonstrate this respective phase.

 The Church of St. Thomas from Villanova
The Church of St. Thomas from Villanova

The Collegiate Church of St. Thomas of Villanova or the Collegiata Parrocchiale Pontificia stood in the main square of the town and was constructed in 1658 and authorized by Pope Alexander VII Chigi. Gian Lorenzo Bernini was the mastermind who entrusted the project. Its inaugural celebrations were held in 1661 after Antonio Raggi had finished the embellishments in stucco within the dome.

The Ruins of Domitian’s Villa
The Ruins of Domitian’s Villa

The Pontifical Villas belonged to the Barberini family and later, the Holy See took it soon after the Lateran Treaty in 1929. The villa is extended over 55 hectares and comprised part of the design of Domitian's Villa. Inside is a crucial Antiquarium Museum with 7 rooms, including assemblages of high-quality works, specifically from the theatre, the imperial Villa, and the Ninfeo Bergantino.


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Plan Your Visit To Castel Gandolfo

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By Train: Get One-way Castel Gandolfo tickets from Roma Termini station that will take you to Castel Gandolfo. Trains leave hourly and you can get another one easily if you happen to miss one which takes approximately 40 minutes. 

By Car: The destination is 20-30 minutes away from the international airport.

By Bus: You can visit the place by bus as the rural Cotral bus to Castel Gandolfo leaves from the Anagnina bus terminus and the ride is around 30 mins. 

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