Villa del Cardinale
THE HISTORY OF THE VILLA
Rocca di Papa

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History, Myth, and the Birth of a Magical Place

Villa del Cardinale, built in the 17th century as a hunting lodge, dominates the highest point of the crater of Lake Castel Gandolfo. Its privileged location is near the area that scholars believe may coincide with ancient Alba Longa, the mythical city founded by Ascanio, the son of Aeneas.
Nestled in the stunning landscape of the Alban Hills, the Villa represents a place of extraordinary historical and cultural value, linking its origin to the Roman aristocratic tradition and the grandeur of 17th-century residences.