Castel Sant'Angelo Entradas y Tours

• Eclectic collection: explore the strange and wonderful items from Roman history, like the bust of Hadrian and frescoes of his swashbuckling exploits. Try to spot the 17th-century painting of a Bacchanale by Poussin and also don’t miss the huge crossbow that fired javelins! 

• The Hall of Urns: the sacred and holy part of the Castel Santangelo, this is the room where the ashes and burnt remains of the Emperor’s family were kept. 

• The Armory: head up to the fourth floor and stand in what was once the military base of the Castillo San Angelo.

• The Bastions: once upon a time they served to give the castle a more defensive appearance. Now, they offer some incredible views over the River Tiber (especially from the St. Matthew Bastion and the San Giovanni Bastion).

• Sant Angelo Bridge: this iconic city bridge is adorned with sculptures of angels. 

• Terrace of the Angel: climb to the fifth floor when you visit the Castle, and consequently you will be rewarded with some of the best views of Rome. The panoramic terrace guarded by the statue of Archangel Michael has panoramic views all around the Eternal City. 

Cherish your memories of the Eternal City with these instaworthy shots of the Castillo San Angelo.  

• The Prison: from which Giacomo Puccini's Tosca jumped to her death in the famous opera.

• Borgo Corridor: get a shot of the infamous Passetto used by escaping Popes. Remember to turn on your flash! 

• Moonlit Castillo de Sant Angelo: time your visit to the Castel Sant Angelo, and watch the sunset over the Tiber River. Therefore you can see the dramatic Castle lit up against the evening sky. 

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• The official ticket office does not accept card, so come prepared with euros (or buy online in advance). 

• For large groups, advance booking is recommended (especially if you want to reserve audio guides or do one of the Castel Sant Angelo tours). 

• To save time & money, consider combination Rome Attraction tickets. Many such as the Rome Gold VisitPass, or the Platinum Rome Tourist Card, will include Castel San Angelo Rome tickets (alongside access to other noteworthy landmarks: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Sistine Chapel & more!).

• There is free wifi in the Castel Sant Angelo interior, where you can also download the app to navigate the site.

• Alongside the permanent collection, the Castel San Angelo National Museum will have temporary exhibitions. These may require a separate ticket; check online to see what will be showing during your visit! 

• There are seven different levels of the Castel Sant Angelo Rome. To fully appreciate one of Rome’s most important historic landmarks, set aside roughly two hours for your visit.  

• Summer nights: During the summer months (from early July to September) Castel St Angelo opening hours change. You can visit the Castle between 8:30 pm and 1:00 am in the morning! This is above all recommended. There are fewer people and the floodlit views of the Eternal City under the starry sky are beyond compare. *Note, the ticket office closes at midnight. 

Castillo Sant Angelo is right in the heart of the Eternal City, which means you can easily combine your visit with a number of other attractions such as Colosseum. Just a short walk away, you will find: 

• Vatican City: the adjacent papal state has a plethora of architectural and artistic wonders. From the Sistine Chapel to the Vatican Museums. If you time your visit right you could go there via the Borgo Corridor! 

• Santo Spirito in Sassio Church: a short 8 minute walk away is the beautiful 12th-century titular church.

• Parco della Mole Adriana: surrounding St Angelos Castle there are beautiful gardens. Perfect for a picnic after your visit! 

• Piazza Navona: just across the River Tiber is the lively and bustling square lined with restaurants and cafes. 

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