Castel Sant'Angelo Rome, Italy

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View from west along the Tiber at sunset. Castel Sant'Angelo (Mausoleum of Hadrian), 2nd century. Rome, Italy. Holly Hayes all photos →

Originally built as Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum in c. 128-39 CE, this impressive round structure was later used as a papal castle and prison. Today it is a museum.

Location map of Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, Italy. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, Italy. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Rome, Italy
Coordinates
map · aerial
Date(s)
128 CE

Article Info

Page Title
Castel Sant'Angelo
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024