Castel Sant'Angelo
Rome, Italy
A cylindrical structure, originally Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum (135-139 AD), also served as a papal fortress.
A cylindrical building in Rome, originally the mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian, built between 135-139 AD. Over the centuries, it served as a fortress, papal castle, and prison. It is connected to the Vatican by a fortified corridor, the Passetto di Borgo. Currently, it houses the National Museum of Castel Sant'Angelo, presenting history and art. From the observation deck, there is a panorama of the Tiber and Rome.
- Visit time: 2 h
- Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–19:30 (from OpenStreetMap — check before you go)
- Local name: Castel Sant’Angelo
How long does it take to visit Castel Sant'Angelo?
Plan about 2 h.
Nearby
- Ponte Sant'Angelo — 140 m
- Via della Conciliazione — 370 m
- Fountain of Four Rivers — 720 m
- Piazza Navona — 730 m
- St. Peter's Square — 750 m
- Caffè Sant'Eustachio — 910 m
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