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👋 When you come to Rome, you must not miss Castel Sant'Angelo! This building full of mystery and historical heritage will definitely give you an unforgettable experience 📜Historical Stories Castel Sant'Angelo was originally a mausoleum built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in 139 AD for himself and his descendants. A few centuries later, due to its special geographical location, it was transformed into a fortress to defend against foreign enemies. Later, it was used as a prison, and finally it was converted into the Pope's Palace. In the 6th century, Pope Gregory I erected a statue of an archangel holding a sword on the top of the castle to fight the Black Death, and it has been named Castel Sant'Angelo since then. The movie "Angels and Demons" was also filmed here, adding a lot of mystery to the castle. 🚗Transportation Guide Take Metro Line A to Lepanto Station, and then walk to the castle in about 15 minutes. You can also enjoy the street view of Rome along the way, which is very pleasant If you are leaving from the Colosseum, it is very convenient to take a bus or a taxi. The bus takes about 30 minutes and the taxi takes about 15 minutes. 💰Ticket discounts 🎫Official website reservation Adult tickets are 13 euros, EU citizens aged 18-25 only 2 euros Free for those under 18 (but there is a 1 Euro handling fee) The first Sunday of every month is also free 🆓! 🌟Activities There is a museum in the castle where you can see ancient armor, weapons and other military relics. Climb to the top floor and you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of the ancient city of Rome. You can see famous attractions such as the Tiber River, the Sant'Angelo Bridge, and St. Peter's Basilica. The view is amazing! 📸Photography check-in point * Ponte Sant'Angelo: Connecting to the castle, there are ten angel sculptures created by Bernini and his students on the bridge, holding instruments of the crucifixion of Jesus. The two buildings near the castle are replicas of Bernini's original works, the originals are in the Church of Sant'Andrea. With the bridge and the castle as the background, you can take pictures in any way you want * Castle wall: There is an ancient stone hammer with stone bullets piled up next to it. Standing here to take pictures, it feels like traveling back to the ancient battlefield * Top floor of the castle: Under the bronze statue of the Archangel is a popular check-in spot, with the view of Rome behind it, blue sky, white clouds, and ancient buildings. The photos are very impressive. 👋 Castel Sant'Angelo is really beautiful and fun, make arrangements quickly! Remember to like and collect it💕 #Visit European attractions with European student card #Italy travel #Rome travel #Castle Sant'Angelo #Rome architecture #Rome itinerary #Internet beauty attractions #getgoing2025
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