Italy is endowed with great natural beauty. There are many lakes in Italy. Besides, being places of attractions, these lakes offer varied entertainment activities. The Lake Albano, Italy is one of the most beautiful lakes. It is primarily a crater lake located on the Alban Hills. Alban Hills is mainly an area of extinct volcanoes. Lake Albano, Italy is an ideal destination for a holiday.
The lake is oval in shape and is 961 feet above sea level. Lake Albano in Italy is formed by the fusion of two volcanic craters. The total area covered by the lake is 5 square kilometers while it has a depth of 558 feet. Lake Albano, Italy receives water from underground water sources. An artificial outlet drains the water out from the lake. It is assumed that the outlet was built in 398 - 397 BC. It is believed that in the past the lake often overflowed the banks of its crater. The 1.5 kilometer long tunnel was thus built to keep the water level under control.
There are many communes that are located close to the lake. These lakeside towns house many points of interest for the tourists. These towns are now famous resort- places. Albano Laziale and Castel Gandolfo are the two main resorts of this region. The lake is presently a favored tourist site. Great numbers of travelers come to this place especially during the summers. Castel Gandolfo located on the southern end of the lake is the visited by Pope during the summers. It is his summer residence. It also houses the famous Vatican Observatory. While Albano Laziale is located on the base of Castel Gandolfo, Marino is positioned on top of it. The lake has a beach on its western side. Take a stroll in the beaches and watch the beautiful sunset. Visit the villa of Pope. It is a beautiful building built during the 17th century. See all these and experience a memorable trip with your family.
Location
The lake lies south east of Rome. It is almost 24 kilometers away from Rome.
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