Castel Sant Angelo
A historic fortress offering panoramic views, rich history, and centuries of art and architecture.
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Skip the line at Castel Sant’Angelo and head straight inside with your pre-booked ticket—no waiting in long queues.
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Uncover hidden stories and architectural marvels as you wander through grand corridors and scenic viewpoints of this imperial mausoleum, papal fortress-turned-museum
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You can also upgrade your visit with a hosted entry for a seamless start or add an audio guide or guidebook to make the most of your castle experience.
More details
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Skip the line at Castel Sant’Angelo and head straight inside with your pre-booked ticket—no waiting in long queues.
-
Uncover hidden stories and architectural marvels as you wander through grand corridors and scenic viewpoints of this imperial mausoleum, papal fortress-turned-museum
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You can also upgrade your visit with a hosted entry for a seamless start or add an audio guide or guidebook to make the most of your castle experience.
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Bypass the queues with fast-track entry and step straight into the heart of Castel Sant’Angelo.
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Discover how this monument transformed from an emperor’s mausoleum to a papal stronghold with stories only an expert guide can tell.
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Learn the legend of Archangel Michael and the statue that still guards the castle’s summit.
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Unpack centuries of Roman history—from emperors and popes to prisoners and plots—in a single visit.
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Short on time? Choose the express tour to capture the castle’s must-see highlights in just 1–2 hours.
More details
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Bypass the queues with fast-track entry and step straight into the heart of Castel Sant’Angelo.
-
Discover how this monument transformed from an emperor’s mausoleum to a papal stronghold with stories only an expert guide can tell.
-
Learn the legend of Archangel Michael and the statue that still guards the castle’s summit.
-
Unpack centuries of Roman history—from emperors and popes to prisoners and plots—in a single visit.
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Short on time? Choose the express tour to capture the castle’s must-see highlights in just 1–2 hours.
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Explore Rome’s greatest landmarks with one budget-friendly combo, covering the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Mamertine Prison, and Castel Sant’Angelo.
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Step inside the Colosseum at your chosen time with an audio guide, and stand in the arena that once echoed with the clash of gladiators.
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Stroll through ancient temples and palaces on Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, then step into Castel Sant’Angelo to uncover its past as an imperial tomb and papal fortress.
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Skip the lines at Castel Sant’Angelo with a digital audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, French or German, and wander through grand corridors, storied halls, and terraces with breathtaking city views.
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Explore Rome’s greatest landmarks with one budget-friendly combo, covering the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Mamertine Prison, and Castel Sant’Angelo.
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Step inside the Colosseum at your chosen time with an audio guide, and stand in the arena that once echoed with the clash of gladiators.
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Stroll through ancient temples and palaces on Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, then step into Castel Sant’Angelo to uncover its past as an imperial tomb and papal fortress.
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Skip the lines at Castel Sant’Angelo with a digital audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, French or German, and wander through grand corridors, storied halls, and terraces with breathtaking city views.
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With these fast-track entry tickets, save time spent in long queues to deep-dive into two of ancient Rome's iconic landmarks.
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At the Rome Pantheon, marvel at the massive dome—the largest unsupported concrete dome on Earth. Stand beneath the oculus, where sunlight streams into the rotunda, and explore this monument at your own pace.
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Explore Castel Sant'Angelo, a riverside fortress first built as Emperor Hadrian’s tomb, with an audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, French or German. Visit the Treasure Room, once holding the remains of emperors, and climb the ramp to see exhibits on Rome’s military past with weapons and armour.
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Enjoy the convenience of a single ticket for two must-see museums, making your Rome adventure seamless.
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With these fast-track entry tickets, save time spent in long queues to deep-dive into two of ancient Rome's iconic landmarks.
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At the Rome Pantheon, marvel at the massive dome—the largest unsupported concrete dome on Earth. Stand beneath the oculus, where sunlight streams into the rotunda, and explore this monument at your own pace.
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Explore Castel Sant'Angelo, a riverside fortress first built as Emperor Hadrian’s tomb, with an audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, French or German. Visit the Treasure Room, once holding the remains of emperors, and climb the ramp to see exhibits on Rome’s military past with weapons and armour.
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Enjoy the convenience of a single ticket for two must-see museums, making your Rome adventure seamless.
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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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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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Save money on this exciting combo, which includes priority access to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and Castle Sant’Angelo.
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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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Explore Castel Sant’Angelo, once the Mausoleum of Hadrian, and uncover over 2,000 years of history with your audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, French or German.
More details
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Save money on this exciting combo, which includes priority access to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and Castle Sant’Angelo.
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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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Explore Castel Sant’Angelo, once the Mausoleum of Hadrian, and uncover over 2,000 years of history with your audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, French or German.
5% off
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Join this Angels & Demons tour inspired by Dan Brown’s bestselling novel, uncovering the mysteries and hidden symbols woven into Rome’s history.
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Follow the Path of Illumination to the Altars of Science, decoding puzzles and secrets in Rome’s iconic artworks.
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See Castel Sant’Angelo with your guide, taking in its striking architecture and fascinating role in Rome’s history.
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Enjoy transfers between sites in an air-conditioned minivan make exploring Rome’s mysteries easy and comfortable.
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Savor an authentic Roman cream-filled sweet bun, a local treat included with your experience.
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Join this Angels & Demons tour inspired by Dan Brown’s bestselling novel, uncovering the mysteries and hidden symbols woven into Rome’s history.
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Follow the Path of Illumination to the Altars of Science, decoding puzzles and secrets in Rome’s iconic artworks.
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See Castel Sant’Angelo with your guide, taking in its striking architecture and fascinating role in Rome’s history.
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Enjoy transfers between sites in an air-conditioned minivan make exploring Rome’s mysteries easy and comfortable.
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Savor an authentic Roman cream-filled sweet bun, a local treat included with your experience.
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Save 1–2 hours with timed entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel—no ticketing queues.
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Explore the museums at your own pace, from classical sculptures to Renaissance frescoes in the Gallery of Maps.
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End at the Sistine Chapel and witness Michelangelo’s iconic Creation of Adam ceiling.
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Choose upgrades like hosted entry for personal assistance through the entry process or an audio guide in 12 languages for an insightful visit.
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Want more? Add a scenic open-bus tour of the Vatican Gardens—normally closed to the public.
More details
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Save 1–2 hours with timed entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel—no ticketing queues.
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Explore the museums at your own pace, from classical sculptures to Renaissance frescoes in the Gallery of Maps.
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End at the Sistine Chapel and witness Michelangelo’s iconic Creation of Adam ceiling.
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Choose upgrades like hosted entry for personal assistance through the entry process or an audio guide in 12 languages for an insightful visit.
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Want more? Add a scenic open-bus tour of the Vatican Gardens—normally closed to the public.
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Explore all five floors of Castel Sant’Angelo, where statues, artwork, and historical weapons are preserved.
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Enhance your visit with an audio guide to uncover how this castle functioned as a fortress, residence, and even a prison.
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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.
More details
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Explore all five floors of Castel Sant’Angelo, where statues, artwork, and historical weapons are preserved.
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Enhance your visit with an audio guide to uncover how this castle functioned as a fortress, residence, and even a prison.
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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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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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