Italy Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome
The Mausoleum of Hadrian, usually known as Castel Sant'Angelo is a towering cylindrical building in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy.
It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. The building was later used by the popes as a fortress and castle and is now a museum. The structure was once the tallest building in Rome.
It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. The building was later used by the popes as a fortress and castle and is now a museum. The structure was once the tallest building in Rome.
Photography Tips
You should be there early in the morning as it is very crowded all day and in the evening too. If you can't manage that focus on the details like the angels that gave the bridge its name.
Travel Information
As usual in Rome, you should take busses or walk there. Parking is nearly impossible.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunrise
Sunrise & Sunset
07:07 - 16:45
| current local time: 02:10
Photo Themes
angels
Bridge
Castel
Castle
figures
roma
Locations
Rome
castel sant'angelo
Ponte Sant'Angelo
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