Albano  Laziale​

By Dion Protani
Latest update: 14 March 2022
​The town of Albano Laziale is situated within the Metropolitan City of Rome province in Lazio. It's an official municipality which had a population of 39,672 on 1 January 2022. It stands 400 metres above sea level and covers 24 square kilometres. 

Albano Laziale is one of the group of towns collectively known as the Castelli Romani (Roman Castles). 
The town lies just a short distance from Lake Albano and its lakeside resort of Castel Gandolfo. Sights within Albano Laziale itself include the Chiesa di San Pietro, the Severiano Amphitheatre and the underground cisterns called the Cisternoni di Albalonga. 

Albano's most convenient airport is Rome Ciampino which is just ten kilometres away and reachable by car in 18 minutes or by train in 34 minutes. The next best alternative is Rome Fiumicino Airport which is 46 minutes away by car. 

By train, it's possible to reach the centre of Rome in 50 minutes or neighbouring Castel Gandolfo in just 7. Albano Laziale train station is located within the town centre, a 5 minute walk from the main shopping street of Corso Matteotti. 
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Comune di Albano Laziale
Province: ​Metropolitan City of Rome

Region: ​Lazio

Population: 39,672 (source: ISTAT 1 January 2022)

​​Size: 24 km²

Elevation: 400 metres

Highlights: Chiesa di San Pietro, Severiano Amphitheatre

​​Close by: ​Nemi, Genzano di Roma, Lake Albano, Lake Nemi

Recommended accommodation: Hotel Verdeborgo (11 km)
Airports:
Rome Ciampino Airport - 18 minutes by car (10 km) or 34 minutes by train (7 stops)
Rome Fiumicino Airport - 46 minutes by car (42 km)
Train station: Albano Laziale (5 minute walk from town centre)
Destinations: Castel Gandolfo - 7 minutes, Rome Ciampino Airport - 34 minutes,  Rome Termini Train Station - 50 minutes

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