Monument, archaeological site and museum all in one.
Originally built as a mausoleum for the Emperor Hadrian, it later became a papal fortress, a prison and finally a public museum!
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Opening days
Tuesday to Sunday
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Opening times
9:00am - 7:30pm (last admission 6:30pm)
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Closing
Monday, December 25 and January 7, 2025
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Extra Opening times
January 1, 2025,
from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PMJanuary 6, 2025,
from 9:00 to 19:30
last admission at 18:30 - Web Castel Sant'Angelo
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Feature List
- Info line
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Accessibility
- Access to outdoor spaces for visitors with disabilities is limited.
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Info Reservation
Ticket reservations are recommended every day and especially on holidays and weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
A BRIEF HISTORY
Built in the 2nd century AD, it housed the remains of the emperor and his family (Hadrian's Mole). Transformed into a fortress to guard Rome as early as the 6th century, it was called "castellum". Following the apparition of the Archangel Michael on its summit during the plague of 590, it acquired the full name of "castellum sancti Angeli". A place of extreme defence for the popes, walls and bastions were added but, at the same time, it achieved the status of a luxurious papal residence. From the 17th century, with the change in political circumstances, it was transformed into a political prison, becoming a National Museum only in 1925.
SHORT VISIT ITINERARY
Ambulatory of Boniface IX, helical ramp, Hall of Urns, Angel's Courtyard, Hall of Justice, Hall of Apollo, Clement VII Rooms, Loggia of Paul III, Library and Treasure Room, Pauline Room, Loggia of Julius II, Angel's Terrace.
DON'T MISS
The view of Rome from the Angel's Terrace, the Roman views along the walls, the history of the castle in the armoury.
Additional Info
The ticket will be personal.
When purchasing the ticket, each visitor must provide their personal details.
At the entrance, the visitor must show
- the personal ticket;
- an original identity document.
Access will not be granted if the data provided do not match to the identity document. In this case, no refund will be given.
Change of name for Tickets
A single name change is permitted for tickets purchased, either through the call centre or via the web by clicking here
The change must be made 24 hours before the day of the visit
Rules for School Tickets
No personal data tickets are requested for schools, it will be enough to show a list of students and their companions, stamped and signed by the school institute.
It will be mandatory to indicate the name of the school to which the booking refers.
Mandatory use of radioguides
For groups of 10 to 20 people included , the use of radioguides is mandatory. These can be hired at a cost of €2 per person.
Groups
For all groups, visits are scheduled at the following time slots
09.00-10.00
11.00-12.00
13.00-14.00
15.00-16.00
17.00-18.00
for a maximum of 200 people foe each slot
Please note
It is recommended to respect the deadlines information indicated for names changes and to be sure that the required documents are updated in order to avoid inconveniences during the access.
Free Sundays and free admission days
On these occasions, no tickets will be reserved online. All visitors, individuals and groups, will stand in a single queue to collect their free ticket, with no personal data ,at the ticket office.
Where
Lungotevere Castello, 50
Transportation
Train: Rome Termini, Metro Line A, exit Lepanto.
Bus: 40 from Termini Station, stop Ponte Vittorio Emanuele.
Visiting Rules
- From Tuesday 10th September until January 2025, the areas where the Castel Sant'Angelo café is located will be undergoing restoration and refurbishment. During this period, the cafeteria will be closed to the public, but will return with a brand new look from December.
- The cloakroom is not available.
- Animals are not permitted.
- From Tuesday, December 3rd, the ground floor ambulatory will be partially accessible to allow for the execution of PNRR works related to accessibility, which will last approximately 14 months.
Therefore, it will be possible to start the visit by accessing directly into the Dromos and proceeding with the usual route.
INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS
Starting from Wednesday 11 December 2024 it will be possible to purchase tickets for the months of January and February 2025.
New opening to the public of the Castellan's apartment which will be part of the Castel Sant'Angelo visit route from today
