Things to do in Castel Sant'Angelo
The National Museum of Castel Sant'Angelo can be considered at the same time a monument, an archaeological site and a museum. Inside are preserved numerous and heterogeneous collections, here merged in different historical moments. Visiting the museum, you will discover the fascinating history of the building that houses it. Built around 123 A.D. as a tomb for Emperor Hadrian and his family, Castel Sant'Angelo accompanied for almost two thousand years the fate and history of the capital. From a funerary monument to a fortified outpost, from a dark prison to a splendid Renaissance residence, from a Risorgimento prison to a museum, Castel Sant'Angelo embodies the story of the Eternal City, where past and present seem inextricably linked. Founded as a museum of war memorabilia and military, such as weapons and uniforms, in recent decades the exhibition space of Castel Sant'Angelo has been enhanced with an impressive collection of pottery (with examples dating from the fifteenth to the eighteenth century) and an interesting group of medieval and modern sculptures.
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Castel Sant'Angelo secret tour with fast-track access
Get the chance to admire areas of Castel Sant'Angelo not accessible to everyone and discover its rich history, magnificent architecture and paintings.
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Vatican Museums and Castel Sant’Angelo combo ticket with audio guide
Explore two of Rome's most iconic landmarks at your own pace with your audio guide.
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St. Peter's Basilica, Passetto di Borgo and Castel Sant'Angelo entry
Beat the queues at St Peter's Basilica, Passetto di Borgo and Castel Sant'Angelo, receive orientation and explore at your own pace with an audio guide.
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St. Peter’s Basilica and Castel Sant’Angelo priority entry
Beat the queues at St Peter's Basilica and Castel Sant'Angelo, receive orientation from a host and explore at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide.
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Castel Sant'Angelo secret tour with fast-track access
Get the chance to admire areas of Castel Sant'Angelo not accessible to everyone and discover its rich history, magnificent architecture and paintings.
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Vatican Museums and Castel Sant’Angelo combo ticket with audio guide
Explore two of Rome's most iconic landmarks at your own pace with your audio guide.
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St. Peter's Basilica, Passetto di Borgo and Castel Sant'Angelo entry
Beat the queues at St Peter's Basilica, Passetto di Borgo and Castel Sant'Angelo, receive orientation and explore at your own pace with an audio guide.
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St. Peter’s Basilica and Castel Sant’Angelo priority entry
Beat the queues at St Peter's Basilica and Castel Sant'Angelo, receive orientation from a host and explore at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide.
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Skip-the-line tickets for the Secret Passetto and Castel Sant'Angelo
Explore Rome's Secret Passage and Castel Sant'Angelo. Uncover centuries of papal secrets, dramatic escapes, and hidden stories. Book now!
Combined Ticket to Castel Sant'Angelo and Ara Pacis Museum
Delve into Rome's history with a combined ticket to Castel Sant'Angelo and the Ara Pacis Museum. Skip the queues, visit at your leisure!
Castel Sant'Angelo skip-the-line ticket with audio guide
Dive into 2,000 years of history at Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome. Skip the line with your open ticket and explore at your leisure.
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Skip-the-Line Tickets to Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome
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Castel Sant'Angelo Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide in Rome
Experience the stories of Castel Sant'Angelo through interactive features, archival images, and audiovisual presentations that bring history to life.
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Love affairs and Papal power small group tour Rome
Book tickets to dive into Rome's love affairs, scandals and Papal power in this small group tour and follow the steps of Puccini's Tosca.
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Vatican Gardens by minibus and Castel Sant'Angelo tour
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Angels and Demons: Illuminati Plot exploration game
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