Castel Sant'Angelo: Tickets

Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome - Tickets and Information

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• Castel Sant'Angelo Address: 50 Lungotevere Castello, 00193, Rome
• Opening Hours: 09:30 - 19:30

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What is Castel Sant'Angelo and what can you see and do there

• It is one of Rome's most popular attractions. A beautiful building used as a mausoleum, a fortress and as a jail during its history.
• Visitors to Castel Sant'Angelo can see the mausoleum of Hadrian, the armoury and other military displays, art and other rooms and also enjoy views of the area including the Tiber River.

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Who can enjoy Castel Sant'Angelo and what makes it different from other attractions in Rome

• Although all ages can enjoy Castel Sant'Angelo for its history, it may appeal more to adults due to its architecture.
• It's one of Rome's most important historical landmarks, so very popular on the tourist route, especially in conjunction with Rome Tourist Card, which is one of our combination tickets that includes access to multiple attractions.

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Castel Sant'Angelo - A Quick Ticket Comparison

• Basic Entry Ticket: From €20.00 and includes Castel Sant'Angelo entry and an audio guide.
• Rome Tourist Card Combination Ticket: From €88.00 and includes access to Castel Sant'Angelo and Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica. A popular option for visitors wanting to see multiple top attractions.
• Vatican City Pass Combination Ticket: From €71.50 and includes access to Castel Sant'Angelo and Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

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Is Castel Sant'Angelo Worth Visiting

Castel Sant'Angelo sits on the bank of the Tiber River and is one of Rome's most popular attractions.

It was commissioned by Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family and was constructed between AD 134 and 139. It is also the final resting place for Commodus, Marcus Aurelius, Caracalla, and their respective families.

Castel Sant'Angelo has served various purposes throughout its history. In AD 400, the church converted it into a fortress to protect Rome from Barbarian invasions.

Later, it was used as a prison, with some of the cells still visible today.

It also functioned as a castle before being transformed into the museum that it is today.

It was also featured in Puccini’s opera 'Tosca'!

One of its intriguing features is the secret passages that were used by popes as escape routes! The most famous is the ‘Passetto di Borgo’, which is a fortified corridor that connects Castel Sant'Angelo to the Vatican! The passage was famously used by Pope Clement VII during the ‘Sack of Rome’ in 1527.

The tunnels aren’t open to the public unfortunately.

Castel Sant'Angelo also houses the ‘Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo’,  which has a collection of art, historical artefacts, and weaponry. From the terrace, you can also enjoy some of the best panoramic views of Rome and the Tiber River.

What You See At Castel Sant'Angelo

• ‍Mausoleum of Hadrian: The mausoleum is on the first floor and lists the names of those buried there.
• ‍Passage of Boniface IX: This is on level 2 and is an impressive architectural feature by Niccolo Lamberti for Boniface IX Tomacelli. It features reconstructed versions of medieval weapons. You will also see trap doors and a guard room.
• ‍Armoury & Military Equipment: The armoury is on the 3rd floor along with a courtyard where you will see a display of weapons that were used at the time that have been set up for battle. There is a much larger display of around 6000 weapons in the National Museum of Castel Sant'Angelo.
• ‍The Alexander VII Walkway: This was a later addition to Castel Sant'Angelo. A circular corridor that was added in the 17th century by the family of Pope Alexander VII of the Chigi and it offers views of the surrounding area. You will also find a cafe on the walkway where you can enjoy a coffee and snack.
• ‍The Courtyard of the Angel and Papal Apartments: The Courtyard of the Angel is on the 3rd floor. It served as the reception to the Papal Apartments and the armoury is on one side and the Papal Apartments on the other. The courtyard is also home to a statue of the holy archangel Michael. The Papal Apartments offer incredible frescos and other works of art.
• ‍The Library: The library was close to the fortress's most secure area - the 'Sala del Tesoro'. It was used to file the papal archives and important documents. You will find beautiful frescoes on the vault's ceiling. The 'Sala dell'Adrianeo' and the 'Sala dei Festoni' which are two adjacent chambers that also form part of the library.
• ‍Paolina Rooms: The 'Sala Paolina' rooms serve as both the welcome area and the living room of 'Paul III Farnese'. They were very important locations as Ambassadors and other guests were welcomed in the hall of honour.

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