• Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo - Explore the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo, the Pope’s summer retreat. Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Albano from the terrace of the Papal Palace. Tour the Vatican Observatory and delve into the history of this Jesuit-managed location. View the two astronomical observatories housed within the Vatican Observatory.

• Access to the third floor of the Papal Palace
• Spectacular view of the lake of Castel Gandolfo
• Access to the major and minor astronomical domes

• Entrance to the Papal Palace
• Transportation to Castel Gandolfo

Discover the historic astronomical observatories at the Vatican Observatory, located in the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo. For the first time in almost ninety years, the observatories’ domes are accessible to the public. Explore the “major dome,” featuring an 8.5-meter diameter and a Visual Telescope for observing stars and planets, as well as the “minor dome,” which has an 8-meter diameter and a Double Astrograph for celestial photography and star mapping.

Visitors can ascend a spiral staircase to the third floor of the Papal Palace, where they will be greeted with stunning views of Lake Albano from the panoramic terrace.

• For safety reasons, this activity is not suitable for children under 7 years old.

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