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Visit a museum initially built as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian

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  • Castel Sant'Angelo was originally built as a tomb for the ashes of Emperor Hadrian

  • It's unique cylindrical structure makes it a stand-out building from other ancient Roman ruins

  • When it was converted into a military fortress in 402 AD, much of its original decor was lost or destroyed

  • Castel Sant'Angelo was made into a protective castle by several popes

  • Built over the river Tiber, Castel Sant'Angelo now stands guard near the entrance of Vatican City (although it is still managed by Rome)

With 1.2 million annual visitors (and counting), acquiring your Castel Sant'Angelo tickets in advance is always a good idea, especially during Rome's high season.

Choose the right Castel Sant'Angelo ticket for you:

  • Castel Sant'Angelo is closed on Mondays, as well as January 1, May 1, and December 25

  • Children aged 18 and younger can enter for free. Check the Castel Sant'Angelo website to see if you qualify for discounted admission

  • This venue has limited wheelchair access

  • Admission is free on the first Sunday of every month

  • Budget at least an hour for a thorough visit of Castel Sant'Angelo

Castel Sant'Angelo FAQs

There's lots in store when you enter Rome's Castel Sant'Angelo. This multipurpose structure has stood on the Tiber River for generations and its history is recorded in 6 unique floors:

  • Ground level: display of medieval weapons
  • 1st level: mausoleum with the original tomb of Emperor Hadrian
  • 2nd level: former prison
  • 3rd level: Renaissance-era decor, art, and other artifacts
  • 4th level: former papal apartments
  • 5th level: roof terrace and views of Rome

Since its construction in the 2nd century, Castel Sant'Angelo has served as the ultimate multipurpose structure – from mausoleum to prison, and papal apartments to modern museum.

In addition to its many purposes over the years, Castel Sant'Angelo continues to stand constant guard over the Bridge of Angels, which connects the border of Rome to the holy Vatican City.

With so many sites to visit in Rome, it's easy to get carried away by the culture and history of the ancient world. Make sure you add Castel Sant'Angelo to your list and budget 2-3 hours to explore the castle.

If you are seeing other sites in Rome, it's helpful to know that Castel Sant'Angelo is a 35-minute walk (2.9 km or 1.8 mi) from the Colosseum, and a 6-minute walk (1.3 km or 0.8 mi) from Vatican City.

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Emma,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
17 Nov 2024
Good
This ended up being an excellent tour, mainly as our guide Alec, but not Baldwin, was very informative. We learned so much, and he was very interactive and fun. It didnt ferl rushed. Best tour we...
This ended up being an excellent tour, mainly as our guide Alec, but not Baldwin, was very informative. We learned so much, and he was very interactive and fun. It didnt ferl rushed. Best tour we had in Rome. Thank you
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chantal,  France France
25 Oct 2024
Excellent
Super , un garçon nous attendait pour nous remettre nos billets , avec nos billets coupes files aucune attente nous sommes passés directement , je recommande pour les futurs visiteurs du chateau...
Super , un garçon nous attendait pour nous remettre nos billets , avec nos billets coupes files aucune attente nous sommes passés directement , je recommande pour les futurs visiteurs du chateau saint ange de reserver sur Tiqets
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Darlene,  United States United States
07 Oct 2024
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The guide, we can’t remember her name, but she was absolutely the best guide we’ve ever had in all the years of traveling in Europe! Kudos to her and thank you for providing us with such a wonderful guide
The guide, we can’t remember her name, but she was absolutely the best guide we’ve ever had in all the years of traveling in Europe! Kudos to her and thank you for providing us with such a wonderful guide
Castel Sant'Angelo: Fast Track + Guided Tour

About: Castel Sant'Angelo

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The towering cylinder of Castel Sant'Angelo, and its statue of Archangel Michael, is an instantly recognizable silhouette on the banks of the Tiber.

Initially built as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian and his family, its purpose has changed many times over the years, from a fortress, a residence, a prison, and now a museum.

Castel Sant'Angelo
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Castel Sant'Angelo
50 Lungotevere Castello, 00193, Rome
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