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Castel Gandolfo, in brief.

Papal summer residence, Lake Albano.

Overlooking the crater lake of Albano from the Alban Hills, Castel Gandolfo is best known as the popes' summer residence, its Apostolic Palace and gardens now open to visitors.

The lakeside village is a classic Castelli Romani retreat.

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