Attractions
Castel Sant’Angelo
Castel Sant’Angelo began as Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum and later became a papal fortress and museum overlooking the Tiber.
Highlights
Hadrian’s Mausoleum
A monumental Roman tomb repurposed through the ages.
Papal fortress
Historic papal refuge linked by the Passetto corridor.
Tiber views
Panoramas of St Peter’s and the historic center.
Pro tips
Aim for sunset
The terrace view over the river is stunning at golden hour.
Allow time for the ramps
The interior route is gradual but longer than it looks.
Plan your visit
Getting there
Metro A: Lepanto
Bus: 23, 280
Bus: 23, 280
Entrances
Lungotevere Castello
Timings
Open daily
Amenities
Toilets
Gift shop
Gift shop
Accessibility
Partial access
Restricted items
No large backpacks
External resources
Photos
TripAdvisor
Castel Sant'Angelo
Rating 4.5 · 14794 reviews
Lungotevere Castello 50, 00193 Rome Italy
The Museum is divided into four sections, the history of Castel Sant'Angelo is illustrated by vintage prints, scenic views and interesting reconstructions ideals of the monument, as suggested by the imagination of artists and architects of the Renaissance, from its construction until the nineteenth century, in a path that highlights the intense and ongoing.
Fascinating
★★★★★
Bring your own wired aux earbuds if you don't want to hold the audio guide next to your face. Also bring a credit card or card shaped license/ID as collateral as they don't want to use your passport. Great views of the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica. It's also the tomb of Hadrian.
mikex2017
Historical Stop
★★★★☆
Was taking a self-guided walking tour while my girlfriend rested from the day before. The castle is near the Vatican and right on the Tiber River. Easy visit especially if you are doing a Vatican Tour or using one of the hop-on-hop-off buses. Within walking distance of the Spanish Steps and other sites. Castle is quite historical especially in context of the 1527 “Sack of Rome.” Definitely worth a visit.
Sootsgd
Source: TripAdvisor
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