It is undeniable that Pope’s life Shoot our curiosity. The face and public actions of the Catholic Church leader are known in the most hidden corners of the world. Private life, however, is not placed on light. And rightly, at the end of the day, the pontiff is also a human being. But those who want to have a glimpse of Pope’s intimacy They have the right address.
25 kilometers from Rome, in a small commune by the lake, the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo served for centuries such as Summer Residence of Popes . Inaugurated in the 17th century by Urban VIII, the sumptuous palace was the place chosen for the holidays of dozens of pontiffs, which usually arrived here in the hottest months of the year.
However, what was once accessible to the Pope and his nearest circle only can now be seen closely with our own eyes. Since 2016, at the request of Pope Francis, the rooms where the private and daily life of the high pontiff was open as part of a museum complex .
The breaking of tradition echoed Francis’ legacy of simplicity, but what the next Pope will do with the residence is still uncertain. Regardless of the decision, I say for sure that the town of CASTEL GANDOLFO It is ideal to be placed in a Screenplay hits and comes back from Rome . In addition to visiting the palace rooms and gardens, the surroundings reserve a lot of good food, wines and history – after all, we are in Italy. Ciao!
Visit to the Papal Palace
Pope Francis’ death and the beginning of a new conclave coincided with the recordings in Italy of the new season of CNN Viagem & Gastronomy . After a few days in Rome, I decided to jump on Castel Gandolfo to know a little of the papal life outside the Vatican.
The papal palace is the great attraction in the commune. The property has 55 hectares, being larger than the Vatican itself, the smallest country in the world, which has 44 hectares of area. Once closed to seven keys, the palace was slowly revealed.
In 2014 the gardens which remain splendid and well preserved in their classic Italian style, full of symmetry, terraces and sources.
They are more than just beautiful: history tells us that they were built on the ruins of the village of the Domitian emperor, leading us directly to the Roman time in the 1st century DC
Then, in 2015, it was opened to Portrait gallery one of the most important spaces for visualizing the history of the papacy through the centuries. It is a collection of portraits of various popes, showing us, through the faces, the lineage of the leadership of the Catholic Church.
Inside the Pope’s room
Today, in addition to these places, we can have a unique experience of walking through papal quarters and even private areas that were previously restricted to the clergy. THE room where the popes were lying down It’s part of the visit: simple and functional, accommodates a single bed, a designer and a closet. Adjacent to the room there is still a private chapel and a library.
Interestingly, two popes spoke in this room: Pius XII, in 1958, and Paul VI, in 1978. The last to vacation here was Benedict XVI, as Francisco abdicated the place. And have you heard the expression “Pope’s babies”? She may have been born here, as about 40 children were born in this room, in the Pope’s bed, during World War II.
I explain: During bombings in 1944, the Pontifical Villages, which are part of the palace, were opened to house between 12 and 13 thousand displaced. Thus, the place also carries a symbolism of hospitality.
After walking through the internal and external spaces, which carry a soul of serenity, nothing better than being repressed with a privileged view. This is because the palace is focused directly on Albano Lake whose water of blue and emerald nuances occupies a volcanic crater that flanks the whole city. If you want to take an extra peek inside the palace, press play in the video below:
A fee is charged to enter papal palace and gardens. Whole tickets go out for 12 euros (about R $ 78). Young people between 7 and 18 years old pay reduced tickets, 5 euros (R $ 32) and children under 7 years do not pay. Tickets can be purchased in website.
But the curiosities do not end here. The interesting thing is that the church has been a supporter of scientific advances since the 16th century. Proof of this is the Vatican Specola an astronomical observatory situated within the complex. Earlier, the observatory was in the Vatican, but in the 1930s it was transported to Castel Gandolfo. The summit can be visited and has a separate ticket, with a price full of 8 euros (R $ 52) per person.
The region of Castelli Romani
Castel Gandolfo is the heart of Castelli Romani enchanting region that embraces small towns and villages stuffed with medieval constructions. There is no definite number of locations that are part of the region, but they are in a radius of 20 to 30 kilometers southeast of Rome, an ideal excuse for a BATCH AND RETURN or for one Weekend from the capital.
In addition to a lot of slender history and landscapes, we are presented with the gastronomic tradition of Lazio, which abuses antipasti, with pork sausages, beans with sausages and cheeses.
Here are the famous As Fraschette (Fraschetta in the singular), which are old bodegas where the owner served his own label with local foods. Today the wine is still on the table, but the letter has increased, as well as the offer of dishes. But the simple and unpretentious soul remains.
Speaking of wines, Lazio’s labels are known for their fresh and aromatic whites, such as the Fascati which comes from the Roman Empire – there is a village in the region with the same name. It is made mainly with the grapes Malvasia and Trebbiano. But it is also worth betting on reds, with grapes like cesanese and merlot, for example. They reflect the Roman heritage and volcanic soil of the region, falling well with local cuisine.
During my visit, I was delighted with Castel Gandolfo, which is a tiny and powerful city, as well as its neighbors. There is even a restaurant indicated by the Michelin Guide here, the Antico Ristorante Pagnanelli in activity since 1882 and which has a privileged view for the Albano Lake.
Also worth the spin by locations in the surroundings, such as the communes of Albano Laziale and Ariccia . The latter, besides the beautiful Piazza Di Corte, in the European Baroque style, has a starry restaurant, the SINTESI with menus a la carte and tasting that balance tradition and modernity.
But my choice for a lunch was the SORA LELLA HOSPITARY with checkered towel tables and superitalian recipes. For starters, the menu has traditional Porchetta of the city (common in Fraschette here), prosciutto, cured and sausage meats. Among the main ones? Pasta to Matrician, Cacio and Pepe, Carbonara and as it was time, still completed with truffles. More Italian, impossible!
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