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Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant’Angelo

The castle was built under Emperor Hadrian between 123 and 139 A.D. and has experienced a variety of different functions throughout the centuries. The castle was turned into a museum in 1925, and nowadays visitors may visit all five of its floors. The first floor is famous for a 125 metre ramp that leads to the cells where the remains of Hadrian's successors have been preserved.

On the second floor visitors can still see where olive oil and grains were stored when the castle was the epicentre of the city's commercial life. The third floor showcases a collection of military objects, and the fourth features the papal chambers and frescoes painted by Raphael's disciples. The top floor, which consists of a large terrace crowned by the castle's namesake, bronze angel, opens up to one of the most spectacular panoramic views across the city.

Opening days/hours:
Tuesday-Sunday from 9am to 8pm. Closed on Mondays.

http://www.castelsantangelo.com/