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- Castel Sant’Angelo Address: Lungotevere Castello, 50, Roma, 00193
- Opening Hours: Daily from 09:00 - 19:30
What is Castel Sant'Angelo?
- It is one of Rome's most popular attractions. A beautiful building used as a mausoleum, a fortress and as a jail during its history.
- Visitors to Castel Sant'Angelo can see the mausoleum of Hadrian, the armoury and other military displays, art and other rooms and also enjoy views of the area including the Tiber River.
Who can enjoy Castel Sant'Angelo
- Although all ages can enjoy Castel Sant'Angelo for its history, it may appeal more to adults due to its architecture.
- It's one of Rome's most important historical landmarks, so very popular on the tourist route, especially in conjunction with Rome Tourist Card, which is one of our combination tickets that includes access to multiple attractions.
Castel Sant'Angelo - Quick Ticket Comparison
- Basic Entry Ticket: From €20.00 and includes Castel Sant'Angelo entry and an audio guide.
- Rome Tourist Card Combination Ticket: From €88.00 and includes access to Castel Sant'Angelo and Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica. A popular option for visitors wanting to see multiple top attractions.
- Vatican City Pass Combination Ticket: From €71.50 and includes access to Castel Sant'Angelo and Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
Is Castel Sant'Angelo Worth Visiting
Castel Sant'Angelo is one of Rome's most popular attractions.
Constructed on the bank of the Tiber River between AD 134 and 139, Emperor Hadrian commissioned it as a mausoleum for him and his family and it also ended up being the final resting place for other notable individuals including Commodus, Marcus Aurelius, Caracalla, and their families.
It has served various purposes throughout its history. It was converted in to a fortress by the church In AD 400 to protect Rome from Barbarian invasions. It has been used as a prison, of which you can still see some cells today. It was also used as a castle before being transformed into the museum.
It was also featured in Puccini’s opera 'Tosca'.
An intriguing feature of Castel Sant'Angelo are the secret passages that were used by popes to escape. The most famous one is the ‘Passetto di Borgo’, a fortified corridor connecting Castel Sant'Angelo to the Vatican which was used by Pope Clement VII during the ‘Sack of Rome’ in 1527. The tunnels are not open to the public.
Castel Sant'Angelo also houses the ‘Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo’, home to a collection of art, historical artefacts, and weaponry. You can also enjoy some of the best panoramic views of Rome and the Tiber River from the terrace.
Highlights At Castel Sant'Angelo
- Mausoleum of Hadrian: The mausoleum lists the names of those buried there.
- Passage of Boniface IX: Found on level 2, the architectural feature was added by Niccolo Lamberti for Boniface IX Tomacelli and it now has reconstructed versions of medieval weapons on show. This section also has the guard room and trap doors.
- Armoury & Military Equipment: Found on the 3rd floor next to a courtyard where you can see another display of weapons. There is a much bigger display of around 6000 weapons in the National Museum of Castel Sant'Angelo.
- The Alexander VII Walkway: A circular corridor that was added in the 17th century by the family of Pope Alexander VII of the Chigi. It has views of the surrounding area as well as a cafe where you can sit and relax.
- The Courtyard of the Angel and Papal Apartments: Found on the 3rd floor, it was the reception area to the Papal Apartments. It has the armoury on one side and the Papal Apartments on the other. You can also find an impressive statue of the holy archangel Michael in the courtyard. The Papal Apartments have frescos and other works of art to enjoy.
- The Library: Close to one of the fortress's most secure areas - the 'Sala del Tesoro', the library was used to file important documents and you can also see beautiful frescoes on the vault's ceiling. The 'Sala dell'Adrianeo' and the 'Sala dei Festoni' are two adjacent chambers that also form part of the library.
- Paolina Rooms: The 'Sala Paolina' rooms served as both the welcome area and the living room of 'Paul III Farnese'. They were important spaces as Ambassadors and other guests would have been welcomed in the hall of honour.
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Castel Sant'Angelo Address
- Castel Sant’Angelo, Lungotevere Castello, 50, Roma, 00193
Castel Sant'Angelo Opening Hours
- Tuesday: 09:00 - 19:30
- Wednesday: 09:00 - 19:30
- Thursday: 09:00 - 19:30
- Friday: 09:00 - 19:30
- Saturday: 09:00 - 19:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 19:30
- Monday: CLOSED
How to get to Castel Sant'Angelo
- Bus: 23, 271, 280, 62 and 982 will all take you to Bus Stop: Piazza Pia
- Train: From Roma Termini get on a train towards Roma San Pietro Station. It will take you around 20 minutes to walk from there.
- Light Rail/Tram: Number 19 to Castel Sant'Angelo. The closest station is Risorgimento/S. Pietro and its around a 10 minute walk from there.
- Metro: Line A to Lepanto Station with a 15-minute walk or Lina A to Ottaviano, again, around a 15-minute walk.
- Car: There isn't any onsite car parking available but there are three main car parks close by being: Garage Properzio Car Park; Gran Melia - Giancolo or The Prati Car Park. All have their own costs involved though which may vary.
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FAQ
If you want to try and avoid the crowds, we suggest visiting either first thing in the morning when they open or late afternoon before they close. They are generally the quieter times of the day but please do remember it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Rome, so there will likely always be other people visiting.
Yes, photography is allowed in Castel Sant'Angelo, but use of flash is not allowed nor are tripods. Please also respect the other visitors.
Yes, Castel Sant'Angelo is wheelchair accessible. There is also a left that goes to the roof.
You can spend as little time as you like there, but we suggest at least an hour to you can enjoy it and see all aspects including the amazing views from the roof. Most visitors spend between 1-2 hours there.
We offer tickets from €17.50 which include Fast-Track Entry. However if you would like to enjoy a guided tour, that option is a little more at €49.00 per person. We also offer a Vatican City Pass for €50.00 which not only includes Castel Sant'Angelo but also Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel access.
With over 1,000,000 people visiting it each year, the easy answer is yes, we definitely think Castel Sant'Angelo is worth visiting. Its a museum with exhibits showing its history. It also offers amazing views of the city. Who are we to argue with over 1,000,000 visitors each year!
The name translates to 'Castle of the Holy Angel' and its in reference to the Archangel Michael that sits on top.
Castel Sant'Angelo was actually commissioned by Emperor Hadrian to be a mausoleum for himself and his family. Other people also ended up being buried there too. However it has since been used for several purposes including a fortress, a prison and even a papal residence! Not its a museum showing some of its history.
