Castel Sant'Angelo
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Castel Sant'Angelo - by Thomas Wolf (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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Description
Castel Sant'Angelo is also known as the Mausoleum of Hadrian. It was commissioned for that purpose by the Emperor in the 2nd century AD but was later converted into a military fortress during which time most of the tomb contents and decorations were lost. Legend holds that the Archangel Michael appeared atop the mausoleum, sheathing his sword as a sign of the end of the plague of 590, thus lending the castle its present name. The building was converted into a castle at the beginning of the 14th century by Pope Nicholas III who connected it to St Peter's Basilica with a covered corridor called the Passetto di Borgo. Today, the castle is a museum open to the public.
Access & Transport
Address: 50 Lungotevere Castello There are several bus stops around Castel Sant'Angelo: Crescenzio/Orazio (280, 492) along Via Crescenzio and P.za Pia/Castel S. Angelo (23, 40, 62, 280, 982). It is also a short walk to Rome's Centro Storico across Ponte Sant'Angelo or Ponte Umberto I.
Instructions & Recommendations
It is necessary to book online to visit on Saturday, Sunday or public holidays. The monument is on the way to / from the Vatican and is easy to include in a walking itinerary between the Old Rome and the Holy See. The upmarket Prati neighbourhood immediately north is also worth exploring.
Environmental & Social
We deem this activity environmentally neutral. Preserves the city's historical and architectural heritage
Conclusion
Castel Sant'Angelo is quite a famous monument nowadays and its distinctive silhouette is a must see on the way to the Vatican. As to visiting, it is entirely optional and clearly not as grand as many of Rome's other museums and churches.
Key positive
Visually impressive structure
Interesting historical background
Key negative
Not that much to see inside
Suitability
Many stairs inside, not suitable to visitors with reduced mobility.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
April 2023
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 25m
est. visit time:1h 15m
Monday -
Tuesday09:00 - 19:30
Wednesday09:00 - 19:30
Thursday09:00 - 19:30
Friday09:00 - 19:30
Saturday09:00 - 19:30
Sunday09:00 - 19:30