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Castel Sant'Angelo
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It's an important monument and it's often surrounded by stalls and musicians which make this place a vibrant gathering point
Tomb of emperors or Papal residence? Fortress, escape route for the Pope, or prison? Sacred place for the appearance of an angel (to whom it owes its name) or place of executions of death sentences or stage for operas (“La Tosca”)?
A mausoleum, a fortress, a prison and finally a museum… Rome offers an abundance of monuments and sights rich in history, stories and legends, but Castel Sant’Angelo is one which truly encompasses the essence of the city’s transformation throughout the centuries. It was first built between 123 and 139 AD to serve as the mausoleum of the Roman emperor, Hadrian, and his family. Then, it became a military building, which in 403 would be integrated to the Aurelian Walls. In the 14th century, Castel Sant’Angelo took on the role of a military fortress connected to the Vatican through an elevated passageway which still exists today, “Passetto di Borgo”. It was later used as a prison; a place where executions were carried out and where prisoners were left to starve. In 1901, it became a wonderfully rich museum which harbors relics of its tumultuous past. Today, it graces the Roman skyline with its golden lights, and is visited by many during their stay in Rome.
A mausoleum, a fortress, a prison and finally a museum… Rome offers an abundance of monuments and sights rich in history, stories and legends, but Castel Sant’Angelo is one which truly encompasses the essence of the city’s transformation throughout the centuries. It was first built between 123 and…
One of the most famous medieval castle in the world: don’t miss it, inside it’s stunning!
Built around 123 AD, Castel Sant’Angelo was originally a mausoleum for Roman emperor Hadrian. It was then turned into a military fortress before later being converted to a castle by the Vatican State who used it as a prison and decadent residence. Visit the museum today to explore the different slices of history on display.
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50 Lungotevere Castello
Roma, Lazio