Apostolic Palace

Visit the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, the exclusive residence of the Pope, for centuries prior, and admire its extravagance.

See the large display of cars at the palace, and marvel at paintings, frescoes, and portraits that add a lot of character to the arches and pillars.

Venture into the lush gardens of Villa Barberini or Secret Gardens to see its trimmed hedges, mazes, and flowers in bloom making this garden a beautiful escape.

Enjoy the sparkling waters and the lush green countryside of Castel Gandolfo and see for yourself why this place was chosen by emperors and popes as a summertime residence.

Did you know that Michaelangelo’s awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel also lies within The Apostolic Palace?

Take a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel and gaze at Michelangelo's vibrant murals of biblical heavens.

Let your guide take you through the Catacomb's eerie tunnels with skulls and bones of the buried, peeking through the walls, created by Roman Christians 2000 years ago.

Step into Hadrian's Mausoleum and be greeted by the cylindrical building topped by a golden quadriga that later turned into a prison.

Wander through the Castel Gandolfo where colorful houses hug the shores of the serene Lake Albano and the papal palace stands as a historic centerpiece.

Fun fact: Some catacombs were used as secret meeting places during times of religious persecution, to hide from the Roman authorities!