About Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo

The mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian and his family, the Castel Sant'Angelo, also known as Hadrian's Tomb, was converted into a museum in the early 1900s with countless collections of historical art, sculptures, and relics. Deriving its name from a statue of Archangel Michael perched atop it, this imposing fortress was once the tallest building in all of Rome. The upper portions of the fortress once served as a Papal residence, decorated with perfectly preserved frescoes from the Renaissance period as well as an extensive collection of ancient weapons.

Must See

  • Passetto di Borgo
  • Numerous works of art and historical importance

How to reach

The underground subway Line stops at Ottaviano-San Pietro, which is close to the Castel Sant'Angelo.

Buses 62, 23, 271, 982, 280 (stop Piazza Pia) line 40 (stop Piazza Pia) line 34 (stop via di Porta Castello) lines 49, 87, 926.

Tips

  • Visit the place in afternoon after 2:00 p.m. to avoid the crowd and get the tickets easily.
  • With the lighting around it at night, it is quite a sight to behold.

Visit Time

Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Monday 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Waiting Time

15 minutes

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes
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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 12.98°C

 

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