Gardener's Lodge, Historical residence in Vatican City, Italy
The Gardener's Lodge is a small residential building in Vatican City that serves as housing for the head gardener. This modest structure contains a single room and stands on the grounds of the papal gardens.
The building was constructed in 1776 originally as a storage space for garden equipment before later becoming the gardener's residence. It has remained the smallest structure within Vatican City's territory ever since.
The lodge sits within the Vatican Gardens, where gardeners have tended beds and pathways for centuries while maintaining traditional layouts. This setting reflects the connection between daily garden work and the Vatican's spiritual life.
The building sits within a restricted area and is not accessible to visitors since it remains a private residence. It can be viewed from outside if you join guided tours through the Vatican Gardens.
The gardener living here cares for historical garden areas, including boxwood labyrinths laid out under Pope Julius II in the 16th century. This role connects practical daily work with the stewardship of hundreds of years of garden history.
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