Question 1

Is Castel Sant'Angelo part of Vatican City?

Accepted Answer

No, Castel Sant’ Angelo is not a part of the Vatican City. This majestic fortress lies on Tiber’s right bank and is located at a short distance of around 1.6 kilometers from the Vatican. That said, Castel Sant’Angelo is well connected to Vatican City by a fortified corridor of 800 meters.You Can Also Book: Rome Tour Packages Now!

Question 2

Is Castel Sant'Angelo free?

Accepted Answer

No, a visit to Castel Sant’Angelo involves a paid entry. The entry fee is 14 euros for adults aged above 25 years and 7 euros for visitors aged between 18 and 25 years. Entry to the castle is absolutely free for children aged below 18 years. The price of the ticket to Castel Sant’Angelo even includes the charge of admission to Palazzo Venezia, but the pass is only valid for 3 days. Additionally, on every month’s first Sunday, the entry to Castel Sant’Angelo is free of cost for every visitor.You Can Checkout out Great Discounts On Day Trips From Rome Now!

Question 3

Why is Castel Sant'Angelo important?

Accepted Answer

Castel Sant’Angelo is counted among Rome’s most important monuments, for it has served a lot of purposes since its construction. This majestic building was constructed on Tiber River’s right bank in order to serve as a tomb for Emperor Hadrian. 

In the course of its history, this building later functioned as a fort, a papal shelter, a jail, and finally a museum.

Question 4

What is inside Castel Sant’Angelo?

Accepted Answer

Initially built as a mausoleum, Castel Sant’Angelo serves as a full-fledged museum at present day, sheltering and exhibiting a plethora of artifacts, potteries, sculptures, and paintings of the Renaissance era. The building also houses a myriad of artwork, most of which comes from the amazing collections of Contini Bonacossi and Mario Menotti. 

Moreover, the visitors can also find the beautifully displayed Papal rooms, which were once used as the Papal (Pope’s) apartments in the bygone times. Forming a beautiful labyrinth of frescoed rooms, many courtyards, and stately halls, Castel Sant’Angelo offers its visitors a sneak peak into 2,000 years old Roman history.

Question 5

What are the popular attraction tickets in Italy that you can book via Thrillophilia?

Accepted Answer

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