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About: Papal Palace & Gardens of Castel Gandolfo
The Pontifical Villas, commissioned by Pope Urban VIII in the 17th century as a papal country residence, are located 25 km south of Rome in the fairy-tale town of Castel Gandolfo. The property was first opened to the public in 2014 and spans 55 hectares, including the palace and the massive gardens built into the 2,000 year old ruins of Emperor Domitian's residence.
| Saturday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 08:30 - 14:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 14:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 14:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 14:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 14:00 |
Papal Palace & Gardens of Castel Gandolfo
Piazza della Libertà, 00073, Castel Gandolfo
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