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Swiss Guards near summer residence of Pope, Castel Gandolfo Royalty Free Stock Photo

Swiss Guards near summer residence of Pope, Italy Royalty Free Stock Photo

Swiss Guards near Papal Palace, Castel Gandolfo

The Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, in Italian Palazzo Apostolico di Castel Gandolfo, is the Popes summer residence. It is a 17th century building designed by Carlo Maderno for Pope Urban VIII. Vatican spokesman Fr Federico Lombardi announced that Benedict would possibly retire to Castel Gandolfo after his resignation.