Castel Sant'Angelo
Castle · Borgo ·
Former mausoleum, fortress, papal residence, and prison.
Former mausoleum, fortress, papal residence, and prison.
"The following day, Eva met us bright and early for a tour of Castel Sant’Angelo, known as the pope’s fortress." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"The 19th-century Baroque Palazzo Brancaccio and 17th-century Palazzo Barberini, which serve as Princess Ann’s embassy, are worthy of a visit, along with the cylindrical tower that houses Hadrian’s tomb. Now a museum known as the Castel Sant’Angelo, this is where the couple enjoys a night of dancing by the river."
"This imposing mausoleum and fortress right on the banks of the Tiber next to the Vatican is not often on the must-see lists of visitors to Rome. But its unique architecture and relevance to both the papacy (this is where the Pope stayed during the war) makes it worth tacking on to your trip to the Vatican. Plus it's upstairs cafe and bar has great views over the city." - Laura Itzkowitz
"I enjoyed wandering Castel Sant’Angelo’s ramped interior and rooftop: originally Hadrian’s mausoleum, later a papal fortress, it now offers excellent views of Rome and the Tiber, and skip-the-line tickets cost about 22 EUR if you want to avoid waits." - Matthew Kepnes
Included among the Rome attractions currently hosting BauAdvisor’s trained minders, this historic site allows visitors to have their dogs fed, given water and walked while they tour the monument, effectively removing the need to choose between time with their pet and taking in the cultural experience. - Liv Kelly
