Pope Francis: What does Castel Gandolfo look like, his sublime holiday residence?

These are the most beautiful gardens in Italy. And perhaps one of the most beautiful in the world? Castel Gandolfo, the garden of the popes, surrounds the villa of Pope Francis. Located 25 kilometres south-east of Rome, this sublime holiday residence was built in the 12th century on one of the highest hills of the city. It serves as a resort for the popes since Urban VII, pope of the Catholic Church from 1623 to 1644. For the first time in histo…