Castel Sant'Angelo

Castel Sant'Angelo

Castel Sant'Angelo is a cylindrical fortress on the right bank of the Tiber in Rome, built as Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum in 139 AD. Today it is a national museum spanning six levels, with papal apartments, historical prisons, and a panoramic terrace offering one of the most celebrated views of Rome.

Entry price
16
Recommended visit
Approximately 2 hours
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM (last admission at 6:30 PM). Closed on Mondays, January 1st, and December 25th.
Address
Lungotevere Castello 50, 00193 Rome, Italy

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Castel Sant'Angelo is one of Rome's most iconic monuments — and also one of the least well documented online. Most guides either list tickets or summarize Wikipedia. This site does neither.

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Last verified: April 19, 2026. Content checked against official sources.