The Mausoleum of Hadrian, usually known as Castel Sant'Angelo (English: Castle of the Holy Angel), is a towering cylindrical building in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy. It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. The building was later used by the popes as a fortress and castle, and is now a museum. The structure was once the tallest building in Rome.
Decommissioned in 1901, the castle is now a museum, the Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo. It received 1,234,443 visitors in 2016.
Visitor Info
Rating
★ 4.6 55,000 reviews
Visit Time
~90 min
Best Time
Late afternoon for views of St. Peter's at sunset
Insider Tips
- · Book tickets online to skip the queue at the entrance
- · The rooftop terrace offers stunning views of the Tiber and St. Peter's Basilica
- · The passetto — the elevated corridor connecting the castle to the Vatican — is visible from outside
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