Castel Gandolfo. Festival of Peach

On July, in the historical center of Castel Gandolfo celebrates peaches, sipping drinks, tasting jams, cakes and fruit salads.

On Sunday morning, young costumed Castellans climb from the village up to the Papal Palace to deliver baskets filled with fruit to the Holy Father as a sign of devotion.

During the day there are cultural events, sports and leisure.


Written by:
Benedicta Lee

Born in Rome from an Italian mother and American father, she works as a freelance communications manager and designer in the tourism sector, a career and interest which she is pursuing with a...

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