Roman Castles
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The Roman Castles are a group of comuni in the Metropolitan City of Rome. They are located a short distance south-east of the city of Rome, at the feet of the Alban Hills, in the territory correspondi
Castel Gandolfo overlooking Lake Albano
The Savelli Castle in Rocca Priora
The Lake Albano; Castel Gandolfo is visible in the background.
Lake Albano
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Lake Albano is a small volcanic crater lake in the Alban Hills of Lazio, at the foot of Monte Cavo, 20 km southeast of Rome. Castel Gandolfo, overlooking the lake, is the site of the Papal Palace of C
Roman Castles
…situated in a fertile volcanic area which has allowed since ancient times a flourishing agriculture. The former crater is occupied by two lakes, Nemi and Albano. Beginning in the ancient Roman era, it was an area frequented by the noblemen of Rome for its fresher climate during summer; the tradition was followed…
The lake
Painting by Sylvester Shchedrin, before 1825
Lake Albano, George Inness, 1869
Panoramic view