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Castle of Sant'angelo - Angel Castle

Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

Also known as Hadrian's Mausoleum, the Castle of Saint Angelo is a circular fortress and this castle complex was once the tallest building in Rome. Today, the castle is a museum and contains excellent exhibits on the history of the structure throughout history.

Known as Hadrian's tomb, the castle of Sant'Angelo is a fortress located on the right bank of the Tiber, a short distance from Vatican City.

Construction of the building began in 135 under the direction of Emperor Hadrian, who planned to use it as a mausoleum for himself and his family. It was completed in 139 and shortly thereafter it became a military building, which in 403 would be integrated into the Aurelian Wall.

In 590, while a plague epidemic ravaged the city, Pope Gregory I hung an image of Saint Michael the Archangel atop the castle, announcing the end of the pandemic. In memory of the apparitions, the building was crowned with a statue of an angel.

In 1277, an 800-meter-long fortified corridor was built connecting the castle with Vatican City so that the Pope could escape in case he was in danger. During the sieges that occurred in Rome in 1527, Pope Clement VII used the fortress as a refuge.

Today, the castle of Sant'Angelo is divided into five floors reachable by a spiral ramp first to the ashes chamber and then to the cells in which several historical figures have been held.

Towards the top of the castle you'll find the various rooms that function as the Pope's residence, decorated with perfectly preserved frescoes from the Renaissance, in addition to a collection of dances. rich gas.

Upstairs there is a large terrace where you can take great photos of the city from above.

Business hours:

Tuesday to Sunday: 9 am – 7:30 pm

Ticket price: 5€ (US$16.4)

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