Learn about the museum's history and how it was used as a defensive post when Barbarians invaded the city
Take in some breathtaking scenery of the city, river & the sunset from the terrace of the castle
Book skip-the-line tickets & avail hassle-free entry to Castel Sant’Angelo museum
As you enter the museum, marvel at the stones, marbles, and numerous antiquities, and be awed by the museum's splendour
Castel Sant’ Angelo Location: Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Activity Timings: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Activity Duration: 2 Hours
About the Castel Sant’ Angelo Tickets:
Visit the Sant'Angelo Castle, which is located near the Vatican City on the banks of the Tiber River, to learn the reality behind how a mausoleum became a museum. Admire the magnificent structures, paintings, and sculptures from the Renaissance period. For all the history lover's, this place is a must visit.
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The Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, houses a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, military memorabilia, and mediaeval guns, and is the principal attraction in the city of Castel Sant'Angelo. Beginning with a Roman-era ramp, the castle comprises five levels. Inmates are housed on the second floor, a torture chamber is located on the third floor, courtyards and a church can be found on the fourth floor, and the treasury and library are located on the fifth floor. Large terraces and a cafe are located at the top of the building, which offers stunning views over Rome and the Vatican City. To obtain a good perspective of St. Peter's Basilica, you'll need to arrive early for your lunchtime meal at the restaurant. There are many different ways to spend an hour at Castel Sant'angelo, but if you have more time on your hands, it is possible to spend two hours or more exploring the various museum rooms, the Secret Castle tour, and the good Caffetteria.
From September to March is the best time to visit Castel Sant'Angelo. If you're planning a trip to see Castel Sant'Angelo, you should consider going in the winter. At this time of year, the temperature is just right for a trip to the museum, and it's a great time to do so.
A Castel Sant Angelo Tour takes about 1-2 hours.
The current bronze version of Castel Sant'Angelo dates to the 1700s, but it replaced an earlier version made of travertine and tufa.
One who came from SANT'ANGELO" (the saint angel) was the meaning of Sant Angelo.
Yes, a Castel Sant Angelo Tour is definitely worth it because In addition to the monument's aesthetic value and the treasures it contains, this is an essential stop for anyone visiting Rome because of the opportunity it provides to see how the city has evolved over the last two thousand years.
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