Why
Castel Sant'Angelo
is special

The cylindrical 19-century-old Castel Sant'Angelo is one of Rome's most striking landmarks and has an intriguing history.

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Top 5 attractions of
Castel Sant'Angelo

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My list

What not to miss and appreciate:

Architecture
inside and out
The 5-story building has an interesting design, inside and out. For instance, you can walk up a long, spiraling indoor ramp that abuts the circular outer wall.

Papal apartments
They were luxuriantly decorated during the Renaissance.

Prison cells
High-profile political prisoners were incarcerated (and sometimes tortured and executed) during the Castel Sant'Angelo's papal period.

Military equipment
Ancient tools of war including armor and weaponry are on display.

Rooftop terrace
Enjoy a panoramic view of Rome and the Tiber River. There's a small cafe for food, drink and relaxing.

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How to
avoid the crowds

Be there in the morning when the venue opens. As a bonus, the low-angled sunlight will enhance your photos.

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Castel Sant'Angelo- Page two

History in brief

Secret corridor

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Weather + crowd issues

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Italian Government Tourist Board

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