Castel Sant'Angelo
🇮🇹Italy, Roma
Castel Sant'Angelo, located in Rome, Italy, is a historical cylindrical building originally commissioned by Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum in 135 AD. The structure stands about 48 meters tall and served various roles over centuries, including a fortress and papal residence.
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Castel Sant'Angelo features a distinctive cylindrical design and was later connected to Vatican City via the Passetto di Borgo, a covered corridor used strategically by popes. The building has undergone numerous modifications, especially during the Renaissance period, and is now a museum open to the public. Visitors can access it via Ponte Sant'Angelo, a pedestrian bridge lined with angel statues.