Castel Sant'Angelo
castle · Rome · Italy
- Address
- Lungotevere Castello 50, 00193 Rome
- Links
- Google Maps
About
A round fortress on the Tiber, built as an emperor's tomb and later used as a papal refuge, with a rooftop terrace.
History
It was built as the mausoleum of the emperor Hadrian.
Good to know
- Check the opening days; the terrace has views toward St. Peter's.
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