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Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale

HistoryArtArchaeologyClosed todayFrom €18Lepanto (Metro Line A)

Built around 139 AD as the towering circular tomb of Emperor Hadrian, Castel Sant'Angelo was later absorbed into Rome's walls and rebuilt by the popes as a fortress, refuge and prison, linked to the Vatican by the fortified Passetto di Borgo corridor. A spiral ramp climbs past papal apartments, frescoed Renaissance halls such as the Sala Paolina, a historic armoury and old cells to a panoramic terrace topped by Verschaffelt's 18th-century bronze archangel. Today it is the Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, telling nearly two thousand years of Roman history within one spiralling monument.

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Lungotevere Castello 50, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

Nearest station: Lepanto (Metro Line A), Ottaviano (Metro Line A), Roma San Pietro (regional rail)

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Full ticket EUR 18 (from 1 July 2026); reductions and free entry per Italian state-museum rules; 'Lunedi di Castello' first Monday of the month EUR 5

Visitor Information

How much does Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale cost?
Standard adult admission to Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale is €18. Full ticket EUR 18 (from 1 July 2026); reductions and free entry per Italian state-museum rules; 'Lunedi di Castello' first Monday of the month EUR 5. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale?
Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale is open Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-19:30 (last entry 18:30); closed Mondays except the first Monday of the month (14:00-20:00). Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale?
Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale is located at Lungotevere Castello 50, 00193 Roma RM, Italy, in the Borgo area of Rome. The nearest stations are Lepanto (Metro Line A), Ottaviano (Metro Line A), Roma San Pietro (regional rail).
What can I see at Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale?
Hadrian's cylindrical mausoleum turned papal fortress and prison, now a national museum crowned by a bronze angel above the Tiber. Current highlights include Terrazza dell'Angelo and the Bronze Archangel, Panopliae. Armi, ingegno e potere a Castel Sant'Angelo, Cambellotti. Tutto diventa forma.
Do I need to book Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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