Castle of the Holy Angel

From Castel Sant’Angelo you can enjoy a spectacular view of Rome: enter the castle and take the narrow winding staircase that leads to the terrace where the bronze statue of the archangel Michael stands. Place Managed by the Rome's Tourism Dept. in collaboration with //Avanti Concept Agency

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Lungotevere Castello 00193 Rome Latium Italy

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James Kuang

Great scenic 270 degrees views of the city up top. The walk up and around the elevated castle is worth it, but don't get too carried away taking photos, because each level brings an even better view .

Helena Cruz

Visit later in the afternoon to get a great panoramic view of Rome under a beautiful sunset ! Perfect place for a romantic walk! Have a cappuccino at the bar with fantastic views over Vatican !

Sevda Demiral

From Castel Sant’Angelo you can enjoy a spectacular view of Rome: enter the castle and take the narrow winding staircase that leads to the terrace where the bronze statue of the archangel Read more

Ugur Kaner

Worth investing an hour for a time travel and bonus insta points. Pro tip: Get a Roma pass around the corner for a free pass, instead of paying 15 euros to enter.

Kristina Mutalapova

The view from the top is the only thing I liked about the castle ! If you want to take nice pictures of Rome - it’s a must go! Plus every first Sunday of the month is free entrance

jane t

My favorite stop in Rome. Lots of nooks and crannies to roam around in this awesome castle . Very interactive, sweeping views of the Vatican and Rome. A few unexpected bonus galleries were at the top.

Chris Phillips

Great for children and adults alike. Fantastic views from the terrace and the café (overlooking the Vatican ). Interesting to see how the Popes augmented Hadrian's mausoleum into the fortress it now is

Tristan Comley

Really interesting museum / monument with the best view of Rome! Will take over an hour to go round and is well worth the €10 entrance fee but don't bother signing up for the free wifi it's rubbish!

annlou

We went in the evening before heading out for dinner . We avoid the bright sunlight and got to enjoy the fantastic view of the city at nighttime.

Pelin Akpinar

Great terrace to admire the views of the city . It was open till midnight and I've stayed for almost 2 hours. One of the best moments in Rome.

✨#IamRomdelacrème✨

Appointed by Emperor Hadrian as a memorial for him & his family. Also known as "Castle of the Holy Angel." This used to be the tallest building in Rome and also used as a fortress and castle by popes.

Aurore Dupin

Favorite spot in Roma. This castle looks like a ship floating through the city . Its history is built by centuries adding each their own layer to make this so inspiring.

Vasek S.

Pay €7 for entrance to this castle and enjoy very interesting monuments inside and mainly the amazing view of Rome from the terrace of this castle ...

Vassilis Lazouras

Dont miss the chance to see the whole rome from the top of the castle and then have a coffee with your other half at the tarazze cafe of the castle . Good prices and outstanding view

MLe B

Such an amazing place to visit! Please set aside 4 hours or more. It is also open until midnight and can be fun to explore in the dark!

Katerina Antipova

A great terrace to watch sunset and has romantic coffee place with amazing city view . Castle itself is also an interesting places!

Yousif Altahan

Absolutely stunning - I liked every part of the visit. 1 tip, for travelers, you better off buying the Omni package. It will give you access to St Peters , colosseum and roman forum with other features

Irene Gazpacho

Great views , the bar has from burgers to smoothies . Although we didn't dare to even look at the prices. I still don't know if the 15€ entrance was worth it.

Julia Kryvomaz

Great view from any level! Highly recommended to go in and up! Not so many tourists are there

Feras Hameedaddin

To enjoy make sure to download the app at entrance and listen to the story of the castle ...

Nikoleta Struhárová

The tour is good - everything from the death of Hadrian through papal lives to a wonderful view of Rome (incl Vatican ) from the top of the castle .

Domnule Obzen

A big fort that used to serve as a way of protecting the pope. Fun fact: the pope had to walk there.

Emre Aktuna

Papal residence .Begun in the period of Emperor Hadrian.Also Sultan imprisoned in this castel.Also Angels and demon film.Ponte Hadrian and Ponte Sant Angelo is also wonderfull

المهره الصعبه ماهي لأي خيال

Lovely castle . You need to reach to the top to see the amazing view ????

Eve Sandlova

Beautiful view from the top and great rooms inside

Rene T.

Very impressive and great view of Rome. In autumn 2019 with an exhibition of "Bulgari", here an emerald necklace by Elizabeth Taylor.

Andreea Bks

The ticket is 10 € for adults and 7 € for students (18-25 years old)

Zineta Emini

This place is like a labyrinth, we spent too much time going in circles. Make sure you have a coffee at the bar overlooking Vatican , such an amazing view .

Cyndie Da Rocha

Do not miss it when in Rome, the view on the Tibre and the Chapel is splendid !

Salvatore De Carmine

A nice museum and a great example of architecture with a nice set of scenic views over Rome.

Hotel Dei Mellini

From Hotel dei Mellini you'll be here in 5 minutes walking distance. This is one of the most beautiful monument in Vatican area (St Peter Basilica is few minutes walking) .....

Artemi Morningstar

Great place, I loved my visit here, different than the usual Roman basilicas and ruins.

Ayomi Michaelis

Amazing view . Enjoy the view of Basilica St Peter from the bridge before going to the castel.

Sevda Demiral

From Castel Sant’Angelo you can enjoy a spectacular view of Rome: enter the castle and take the narrow winding staircase that leads to the terrace where the bronze statue Read more

Geovany Finol

This round castle is part of the christian and italian history the museum the stairs and the angel at the top makes it a magnificent place

Michelle Connochie

A confusing maze of a place but with good views at the top. If you're between 18-25 from the EU, its only 5 euro's entry instead of 10 but take ID.

Tamas Koban

Beautiful building. You must visit it :)

Adrian

So much to see inside! Take the time to walk around, very interesting and a great closeness to emperor Hadrian

Jeanette Mayland

This castle is such a great experience and the view from the top is spectacular :)

Jono Stapley

Everything! Amazing view from the terrace , the statues were amazing! And the different rooms were breathtaking

Serhat Oz

Best place for takibg photo. You have to see the great place and the awesome bridges .

Elliot Chance

10€ entry for adults. A great 360 degree view of Rome from the top.

Liz Niezen

Fantastic! Try at sunset ! Lovely views of Rome, The Vatican and the river Tiber

Arun Bhaskaran Nair

Don't forget to check out the panoramic view of Rome from the highest level...

Murat Tırpan

Cafee on the top of the castle have nice Vatican view and pretty cheap

L C

Amazing structure , great view from the other side of the river

Enzo Martinelli

Iconic building on the Western side of the river in Rome

Peter B

Must come during the summer. The place offers amazing night tours in places of the castle that are open only at night

Abu Aya KD

Castle in the middle of Rome a must visit for the views from the top

Lina

Beautiful monument , view & statues ! ????

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