Good to know
- Tickets
- Admission fees apply; check the official website for current prices.
- Time needed
- Two hours suffice for a visit.
- Best time
- Visit early in the day to avoid crowds.
- Getting there
- A short walk from St. Peter's Basilica across the bridge.
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Day 2 of Rome: Weekend Escape
The Vatican
How Castel Sant'Angelo fits into a day.- 8:30Vatican Museums and Sistine ChapelVatican City
- 12:30St. Peter's BasilicaVatican City
- 15:30Castel Sant'AngeloBorgo
- 18:00Piazza NavonaCentro Storico
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Castel Sant'Angelo questions
What is inside Castel Sant'Angelo?
The structure contains Hadrian's tomb, papal apartments and a military museum.
Can you walk to Castel Sant'Angelo from the Vatican?
Yes, the Passetto di Borgo is a direct walkway from Vatican City.
Is Castel Sant'Angelo open every day?
It closes on certain holidays. Confirm hours before visiting.