156 old Gardens of Italy 



the ilex tunnels on each side of the parterre. This 

 was raised on a great platform, and glorious views 

 may be had from the terrace opposite to the house. 



PAPAL PALACE, CASTEL GANDOLFO. 



The summer palace of the Popes. Erected by 

 Urban VIIL, from designs by Carlo Maderna. Of 

 the once beautiful garden, situated on a steep hill- 

 side, practically nothing remains, a few marble 

 stairs, the star-shaped basin of a fountain, and 

 some wall niches being the only signs of its former 

 splendours. The upper terrace overlooks the lake 

 of Albano. It is difficult to gain access to this, but 

 the lower part of the grounds, where they border 

 the high road, are often open. They are absolutely 

 neglected, and soon it will be difficult to realise 

 that a garden ever occupied the site. By the decree 

 of May 13th, 1 87 1, the Vatican, Lateran, and the 

 above palace have the privilege of exterritoriality. 



VILLA BARBERINI, CASTEL GANDOLFO. 



Of this garden nothing of the old design remains. 

 The entrance gates usually stand open. 



VILLA BORGHESE, CASTLE GANDOLFO. 



This villa is now a Jesuit College, and visitors are 

 rarely admitted. It still retains a small, sunk 

 parterre, and some remains of a terrace scheme 

 beyond. 



