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Castel Sant'Angelo
Lungotevere Castello 50, Rome, ItalyTel: +39 0639080730
The splendid fortress of Castel Sant'Angelo was originally built as a mausoleum for the Emperor Hadrian in 139 AD. In the 10th century AD it was transformed into a castle, then, 500 years later, into the elegant residence of Pope Alexander VI Borgia. Michelangelo designed the marvellous main court for Pope Leon X and many of the rooms inside are decorated with frescoes of great beauty. It's also been used to house prisoners, including the sculptor Benvenuto Cellini. The terrace offers a fine view of the river Tiber and opera lovers will know that this was where the final act of Puccini's opera "Tosca" took place. The building is now a museum with a fine collection of suits of armour.
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User Rating: 7.0 Based on 4 user ratings |
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Mar 30, 2008 by
caroline from sao paulo
Overall Rating: 7
- Stunning architecture.
- Inside is very disappointing.
“Astonishing from the outside, from all angles, specially at sunset. Not worth a visit inside, unfortunately. It does not offer much apart from a good view of Saint Paul Basilica in Vatican.”
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Oct 18, 2006 by
Frank from Berlin / Germany
Overall Rating: 10
- The restaurant inside.
- The restaurant inside expensive, less tables.
“I love it. We stayed 3 times in Rome together with other people and we are not tired to return and see the monumental again.”
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