Vatican: Castel St Angelo
Description
Built by Hadrian ('s wall) as his Mausoleum, then changed into a Prison, then a palace for the Popes, then a Castle this building has had an eventful 2,000 years. Today it is open to the public to look around, you can stand on the Ramparts and look out over Rome whilst, technically, being in an outpost of another country (the Vatican). There are also displays on the history of the site
Charge
Charge, Free or discount with a RomaPass
Getting There
Latitude: 41.903171; Longitude: 12.466457
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Disclaimer: Details correct at time of writing (23/02/2007), and on time of last update (04/03/2007) but may no longer be accurate, particularly if some time has passed.