Castel Sant Angelo
A historic fortress offering panoramic views, rich history, and centuries of art and architecture.
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Bypass ticket queues at Castel Sant’Angelo and head straight inside with your pre-booked ticket,
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Admire ancient architecture and 16-century frescoes as you wander through the spiral ramps, papal apartments, and prisoner cells.
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You can also upgrade your visit with an audio guide or guidebook to make the most of your castle experience.
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Bypass ticket queues at Castel Sant’Angelo and head straight inside with your pre-booked ticket,
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Admire ancient architecture and 16-century frescoes as you wander through the spiral ramps, papal apartments, and prisoner cells.
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You can also upgrade your visit with an audio guide or guidebook to make the most of your castle experience.
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Gain priority entry to uncover the museum's transformation from an emperor's mausoleum to a papal fortress with an licensed expert.
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Unpack centuries of Roman history, from ancient funerary traditions, to medieval popes and defense strategies.
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Learn the legend of Archangel Michael and the statue that still guards the castle’s summit.
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Short on time? Choose the express tour to capture the castle’s must-see highlights in just 1 hour.
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Gain priority entry to uncover the museum's transformation from an emperor's mausoleum to a papal fortress with an licensed expert.
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Unpack centuries of Roman history, from ancient funerary traditions, to medieval popes and defense strategies.
-
Learn the legend of Archangel Michael and the statue that still guards the castle’s summit.
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Short on time? Choose the express tour to capture the castle’s must-see highlights in just 1 hour.
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Explore the world’s greatest art collection and its masterpiece-filled chapel, with priority entry to a 2nd century fortress, in one easy booking.
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See works by Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Bernini, and more at the Vatican Museums.
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Explore Michelangelo's iconic ceiling and wall frescoes in the magnificent Sistine Chapel.
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At Castel Sant’Angelo, mausoleum-turned-museum, uncover over 2,000 years of Roman history and papal conspiracies with your audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, French or German.
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Explore the world’s greatest art collection and its masterpiece-filled chapel, with priority entry to a 2nd century fortress, in one easy booking.
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See works by Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Bernini, and more at the Vatican Museums.
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Explore Michelangelo's iconic ceiling and wall frescoes in the magnificent Sistine Chapel.
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At Castel Sant’Angelo, mausoleum-turned-museum, uncover over 2,000 years of Roman history and papal conspiracies with your audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, French or German.
15% off
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Two landmarks, one seamless plan. Save time, avoid multiple bookings, and walk between sites along the scenic Ponte Sant’Angelo.
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Step inside the Pantheon, Rome’s best-preserved ancient monument, and admire its vast coffered dome and open oculus with fast-track entry.
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Enjoy priority access to Castel Sant’Angelo, once Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum, later a papal fortress and prison, now a museum with panoramic terrace views.
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Add a multilingual digital audio guide (English, Spanish, German, Italian, or French) to enrich your visit with historical context and legends.
More details
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Two landmarks, one seamless plan. Save time, avoid multiple bookings, and walk between sites along the scenic Ponte Sant’Angelo.
-
Step inside the Pantheon, Rome’s best-preserved ancient monument, and admire its vast coffered dome and open oculus with fast-track entry.
-
Enjoy priority access to Castel Sant’Angelo, once Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum, later a papal fortress and prison, now a museum with panoramic terrace views.
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Add a multilingual digital audio guide (English, Spanish, German, Italian, or French) to enrich your visit with historical context and legends.
14% off
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Enjoy host-assisted entry to bypass queues and seamlessly begin your monument exploration.
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Wander through the spiral staircase and papal chambers at your own pace with insightful commentary from a multilingual audio guide.
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Wrap up at the terrace with the famous Archangel Michael statue and panoramic views of Tiber.
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Enjoy host-assisted entry to bypass queues and seamlessly begin your monument exploration.
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Wander through the spiral staircase and papal chambers at your own pace with insightful commentary from a multilingual audio guide.
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Wrap up at the terrace with the famous Archangel Michael statue and panoramic views of Tiber.
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With timed entry to the Passetto di Borgo and skip-the-line access to Castel Sant’Angelo, you can explore hidden passages and centuries of history without the wait.
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Explore Passetto di Borgo, a passage hidden for centuries, and walk the same path as the popes who used it as an escape route.
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Enter Castel Sant’Angelo and leisurely explore its terrace, papal apartments, and preserved weaponry. Enjoy a view of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Tiber river from its terrace and marvel at the craftsmanship of Archangel Michael’s statue.
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Add a guided tour to Passetto di Borgo and learn about papal secrets and shadowy legends associated with the passage.
More details
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With timed entry to the Passetto di Borgo and skip-the-line access to Castel Sant’Angelo, you can explore hidden passages and centuries of history without the wait.
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Explore Passetto di Borgo, a passage hidden for centuries, and walk the same path as the popes who used it as an escape route.
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Enter Castel Sant’Angelo and leisurely explore its terrace, papal apartments, and preserved weaponry. Enjoy a view of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Tiber river from its terrace and marvel at the craftsmanship of Archangel Michael’s statue.
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Add a guided tour to Passetto di Borgo and learn about papal secrets and shadowy legends associated with the passage.
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Step into Rome's historic streets with this feature-packed 3-hour, 24/48/72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour.
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Buses arrive every 20 minutes, and the Red Route takes you to eight stops where you can hop on and hop off unlimited times.
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Get a taste of the hidden gems with 4 self-guided walking tours of the Vatican, Roman Forum, Colosseum, and Barberini.
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Have a comfortable ride with free Wi-Fi, route maps, and an audio guide in 7 languages available onboard.
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Hit popular stops along your route like the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and more.
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Step into Rome's historic streets with this feature-packed 3-hour, 24/48/72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour.
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Buses arrive every 20 minutes, and the Red Route takes you to eight stops where you can hop on and hop off unlimited times.
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Get a taste of the hidden gems with 4 self-guided walking tours of the Vatican, Roman Forum, Colosseum, and Barberini.
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Have a comfortable ride with free Wi-Fi, route maps, and an audio guide in 7 languages available onboard.
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Hit popular stops along your route like the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and more.
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Get timed-access to a 2nd century mausoleum and the world's largest church, in one booking.
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At St. Peter’s Basilica, admire masterpieces like Michelangelo’s life-sized Pietà and gain expert insights into its artistic and spiritual significance.
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Descend into the Papal Tombs beneath St. Peter’s Basilica to witness the final resting places of past popes, surrounded by centuries of history.
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Explore all five floors of Castel Sant’Angelo, where statues, artwork, and historical weapons are preserved.
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With a multilingual audio guide, uncover how this castle functioned as a fortress, residence, and even a prison.
More details
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Get timed-access to a 2nd century mausoleum and the world's largest church, in one booking.
-
At St. Peter’s Basilica, admire masterpieces like Michelangelo’s life-sized Pietà and gain expert insights into its artistic and spiritual significance.
-
Descend into the Papal Tombs beneath St. Peter’s Basilica to witness the final resting places of past popes, surrounded by centuries of history.
-
Explore all five floors of Castel Sant’Angelo, where statues, artwork, and historical weapons are preserved.
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With a multilingual audio guide, uncover how this castle functioned as a fortress, residence, and even a prison.
5% off
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See Rome's highlights with the Roma Pass – your key to one or two free attractions of choice and unlimited transport, saving you a whopping 20% along the way.
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Sidestep ticket-buying madness and breeze into the Colosseum or Borghese Gallery for free! Then enjoy sweet discounts at Circus Maximus, Villa Torlonia, and more.
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Roaming Rome becomes a breeze as your pass unlocks unlimited rides on all ATAC buses, metro, and railway lines.
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After online purchase, just grab your physical pass from any city Infopoint and immediately start your Roman exploration.
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With 48h or 72h options, you'll have all the time you need to explore ancient landmarks, secret corners, and savor mouthwatering Roman delicacies.
More details
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See Rome's highlights with the Roma Pass – your key to one or two free attractions of choice and unlimited transport, saving you a whopping 20% along the way.
-
Sidestep ticket-buying madness and breeze into the Colosseum or Borghese Gallery for free! Then enjoy sweet discounts at Circus Maximus, Villa Torlonia, and more.
-
Roaming Rome becomes a breeze as your pass unlocks unlimited rides on all ATAC buses, metro, and railway lines.
-
After online purchase, just grab your physical pass from any city Infopoint and immediately start your Roman exploration.
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With 48h or 72h options, you'll have all the time you need to explore ancient landmarks, secret corners, and savor mouthwatering Roman delicacies.
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About Castel St. Angelo
Castel Sant'angelo, a historic fortress in Rome, is a testament to the city's rich history and evolution. Previously a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian, today it is a museum of archeological wonders, intricate frescoes and precious artifacts. It also offers panoramic city views, connecting to St. Peter's Basilica via the Passetto di Borgo.
Why visit Castel St. Angelo?
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Main entrance
There is only one entrance to enter the Castel Sant'Angelo, and the Ponte Sant' Angelo, or Aelian Bridge, connects the attraction to the other side of the Tiber. Visitors must cross this bridge to reach the attraction.
How to reach? The castle is about a 10-minute walk from either Piazza Navona on one side or the Vatican on the other. The Via Della Conciliazione leads to Castel Sant'Angelo, if you’re coming from St. Peter's Basilica. The Via Dei Coronari and the Via di Panico are the finest routes to use to reach the Sant'Angelo bridge if you're coming from Piazza Navona.
Last admission: 6:30pm
Closed on: Mondays, January 1, May 1, and December 25.
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