Castel Gandolfo is the summer residence of Popes

Castel Gandolfo lakeside restaurant

Closeup of a Papal Palace guard

Da Zi' Claudio Porchetta stall

Domus Mariae Ars et Religio sells religious products

Entrance to Palazzo Pontificio

Famous Beach

Feeding the hungry hoards at Hosteria La Fraschetta

French school kids in Castel Gandolfo to see the Pope

Gift shop

Healthy pine trees

Hosteria La Fraschetta (Cose Buone) was very busy when we visited

Hosteria La Fraschetta or Cose Buone is said to have the best porchetta

Hosteria La Fraschetta, one of the many eateries on Corso della Repubblica

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