• Castel Sant’Angelo - Visiting Castel Sant’Angelo (Hadrian’s Mausoleum) offers a remarkable journey through the ages, providing insight into Rome’s evolution from imperial times to the present. Originally constructed for Emperor Hadrian, the monument later transformed into a fortress and eventually a papal residence. It stands as a symbol of both Rome’s imperial might and papal authority. During the tour, visitors can witness the building’s transformation from a grand tomb to a fortress and residence. The tour reveals secret areas and fascinating stories, including the “Passetto di Borgo,” a hidden passageway connecting the castle to the Pope’s palaces, serving as an escape route for the Pope’s safety. After exploring the castle, visitors can stroll through Borgo Pio and along the Vatican Walls to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with a glass of Italian wine and traditional Roman cuisine, a must-try when in Rome!
• Passetto di Borgo - Known as Passetto di Borgo, or simply Passetto, this elevated and fortified section of the Vatican Walls stretches from the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican, starting behind Bernini’s colonnade, along via dei Corridori and via Borgo Sant’Angelo, and concludes at Castel Sant’Angelo.
• St. Peter’s Square - The colonnade consists of 284 Doric columns, each standing sixteen meters tall. These columns are arranged in four rows, creating three pathways. The central path is accessible to vehicles, while the two side paths are reserved for pedestrians.

• Entrance tickets to Castel Sant’Angelo
• 3 hour tour with professional guide
• Visit The Passetto
• Visit Bernini’s Colonnade
• Visit Borgo Pio

• Tips

Exploring Castel Sant’Angelo, also known as Hadrian’s Mausoleum, offers a remarkable journey through time, providing insight into Rome’s evolution from the imperial age to modern times. Originally constructed by Emperor Hadrian, the monument transitioned into a fortress and later served as a papal residence. It stands as a testament to Rome’s imperial might and papal influence. During the tour, visitors will observe the building’s transformation from a grand tomb to a fortified residence. The tour reveals hidden areas and numerous tales associated with the structure, which was linked to the papal palaces by the “Passetto di Borgo,” a secret passageway designed for the Pope’s protection. Following the castle visit, the tour continues through Borgo Pio, along the Vatican Walls, leading to St. Peter’s Square to admire Bernini’s renowned Colonnade, a majestic elliptical formation encircling the square in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.

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