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Castel Gandolfo
Castel Gandolfo , town (1991 pop. 6,784), in Latium, central Italy, in the Alban Hills, overlooking Lake Albano. Possibly occupying the site of ancient Alba Longa, it is the papal summer residence. The papal palace (17th cent.), its magnificent gardens, the Vatican observatory (founded 1936), and the Villa Barbarini enjoy extraterritorial rights. The Church of St. Thomas of Villanova was designed (17th cent.) by Bernini. |
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"Castel Gandolfo." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Castel Gandolfo." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-CastelGa.html "Castel Gandolfo." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-CastelGa.html |
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Castel Gandolfo
Castel Gandolfo, Lazio/Italy The summer residence of the Pope. It takes its name from a castle owned by the Gandolfi ducal family. It was acquired by the Holy See in 1608.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Castel Gandolfo." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Castel Gandolfo." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-CastelGandolfo.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Castel Gandolfo." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-CastelGandolfo.html |
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Castel Gandolfo
Castel Gandolfo. A small town c.18 miles SE of Rome, which is the site of the Pope's summer residence.
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E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Castel Gandolfo." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Castel Gandolfo." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-CastelGandolfo.html E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Castel Gandolfo." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-CastelGandolfo.html |
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Castel Gandolfo
Castel Gandolfo the summer residence of the pope, situated on the edge of Lake Albano near Rome.
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Castel Gandolfo." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Castel Gandolfo." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-CastelGandolfo.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Castel Gandolfo." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-CastelGandolfo.html |
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"Castel Gandolfo." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Castel Gandolfo." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-CastelGandolfo.html "Castel Gandolfo." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-CastelGandolfo.html |
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