Castel Sant'Angelo
Hadrian's mausoleum, papal fortress and museum on the Tiber
Address
Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Roma RM
Opening hours
Turni di visita 9:00–17:30 (un accesso ogni 15 min) — verificato giu 2026
Tickets
€16 intero · €2 ridotto UE 18-25 (giu 2026)
Official website
www.coopculture.itCastel Sant'Angelo began as Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum (135–139 AD) and later became a papal fortress and residence, linked to the Vatican by the Passetto di Borgo. It now houses the National Museum of Castel Sant'Angelo, with panoramic rooftop terraces.
General Guide
Castel Sant'Angelo: complete guide
Everything you need to know to visit Castel Sant'Angelo: history, opening hours, tickets, interior routes, viewpoints and practical tips all in one guide.
Castel Sant'Angelo: curiosities and legends
The most fascinating stories, surprising facts and legends that have surrounded the castle for two thousand years.
Castel Sant'Angelo in history and culture
From imperial mausoleum to papal fortress, from prison to museum: the castle's role in the history of Rome and European culture.
Itinerary around Castel Sant'Angelo
How to plan a half-day or full day around the castle: the best route, nearby attractions and timing tips.
Guided tours of Castel Sant'Angelo
Everything you need to know about guided tours of the castle: group visits, private tours, special guided openings, audio guides and tips for choosing the right option.
Where to eat near Castel Sant'Angelo
The best restaurants, trattorias and cafés a few minutes from the castle: from a pre-visit breakfast to dinner with a view, with price ranges and practical tips.
Castel Sant'Angelo at night
How to visit the castle at sunset and after dark: evening opening hours, lighting, events and practical tips for experiencing Rome after sundown.
Castel Sant'Angelo: photography guide
The best shooting spots, ideal times, technical tips and rules to respect when photographing Castel Sant'Angelo inside and out.
Castel Sant'Angelo: accessibility
Complete information on accessibility at Castel Sant'Angelo for visitors with motor, sensory or cognitive disabilities. The ramp, lift, tickets, and the accessible route.
Castel Sant'Angelo with children
Practical tips for visiting Castel Sant'Angelo as a family. What impresses children most, the ideal route by age, logistics and visit times.
Castel Sant'Angelo: prisons and famous prisoners
Castel Sant'Angelo served as a papal prison for centuries. The most celebrated prisoners, conditions of detention, Benvenuto Cellini's escape, and the tragedy of Beatrice Cenci.
Castel Sant'Angelo: terrace and panoramic view
The summit terrace of Castel Sant'Angelo is one of Rome's finest viewpoints. What you can see, how to reach it, opening hours, and tips for your visit.
The Passetto di Borgo: the popes' secret corridor
The history of the Passetto di Borgo, the elevated passageway connecting the Vatican to Castel Sant'Angelo. Clement VII's escape in 1527, papal flights, and how to visit it today.
Ponte Sant'Angelo and Bernini's Angels
The history of Rome's most famous Roman bridge: from Hadrian's Pons Aelius to Bernini's great Baroque commission. The ten angels, the 1450 tragedy, and the two original sculptures kept in Sant'Andrea delle Fratte.
Castel Sant'Angelo: how to get there
All the options for reaching Castel Sant'Angelo: metro, bus, tram, taxi, on foot, and with a private driver. Distances, times, and practical advice.
Castel Sant'Angelo: opening hours, prices and tickets
Everything you need to know before visiting Castel Sant'Angelo: updated hours, admission fees, how to buy tickets, when it's free and how to avoid queues.
Castel Sant'Angelo: complete visit itinerary
How to visit Castel Sant'Angelo effectively: where to start, how to distribute your time, what not to miss, and the details most visitors brush past without noticing. A narrative walk-through level by level.
Castel Sant'Angelo: the National Museum
The Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo is one of the richest and best-arranged museums in Rome. Five levels recounting two thousand years of history, from the interior of the Roman mausoleum to the Renaissance papal apartments, up to the panoramic terrace. What to see and how to plan your visit.
Castel Sant'Angelo: from mausoleum to fortress
How a second-century imperial sepulchre transformed over a thousand years into one of Europe's most formidable fortresses. The architectural and military history of Castel Sant'Angelo.
Castel Sant'Angelo: history and origins
Built as an imperial mausoleum, transformed into a papal fortress, scene of sieges and refuge for popes: Castel Sant'Angelo is one of the most historically layered buildings in Rome. Here is how it was born and how it became what we see today.
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