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Audio guide Castel Sant'Angelo in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Castel Sant'Angelo telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside Castel Sant'Angelo:
- 1Mausoleum of Hadrian
The original Roman core features the dromos, atrium, and a helical ramp leading to the Hall of Urns, where the emperors were laid to rest.
- 2Hall of Urns
A square funerary chamber lined with polychrome marble, which once housed the imperial urns of Hadrian and his successors.
- 3Apartments of Paul III Farnese
Sumptuous Renaissance rooms adorned with frescoes by Perino del Vaga, featuring the Pauline Hall and the Perseus Room.
- 4Sala of Amor and Psyche
The bridal chamber of Pope Paul III, adorned with frescoes depicting the mythological tale of Cupid and Psyche from Apuleius.
- 5Historic Prisons
Cells that once held notable prisoners including Benvenuto Cellini, Beatrice Cenci and Giordano Bruno.
- 6Treasure Hall
An ancient chamber that once housed the Vatican treasury, fitted with cabinets and chests, and possibly the true burial chamber of Hadrian.
- 7Angel Terrace
Upper terrace crowned by Verschaffelt's statue of the Archangel Michael, offering panoramic views across Rome.
- 8Loggia of Julius II
A Renaissance loggia offering views over the bridge and the city, built by Giuliano da Sangallo for Pope Julius II.
- 9Stufetta of Clement VII
A small private papal bathroom adorned with secular frescoes depicting dolphins, shells, nymphs and mythological figures.
- 10Cagliostro's Prison
Luxurious prison in the upper loggia where Count Cagliostro was imprisoned between 1789 and 1791.
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Editorial summary
Castillo circular del s. II con colecciones de muebles y pinturas en apartamentos renacentistas.
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El Castel Sant'Angelo es de esos lugares que imponen apenas lo ves. Su estructura circular lo hace diferente a todo lo demás en Roma, y desde fuera se siente más como una fortaleza que como un castillo tradicional. Me gustó mucho cómo se ve desde el puente, con el río de fondo; es una vista clásica. La fachada es sólida, fuerte, y transmite toda esa sensación de historia que carga desde la época del Imperio Romano hasta el Vaticano. Solo verlo por fuera ya vale la pena.
Monumento muy recomendable para visitar. El primer domingo de cada mes la entrada es gratuita, los demás días cuesta 16€. El día gratuito suele haber mucha gente. Si vas con niños te hacen dejar la silleta abajo debido a la cantidad de escaleras. Tiene una gran subida pero merece completamente la pena. Las vistas son espectaculares. Dispone de un pequeño museo en el interior incluido en la entrada. Arriba tiene un bar para disfrutar de las vistas. Imprescindible subir hasta la terraza superior para admirar Roma.
En el Castillo de Sant'Angelo están enterrados varios emperadores romanos y sus familias, comenzando por el propio Emperador Adriano y su esposa Vibia Sabina, para quienes fue construido originalmente como mausoleo; también se encuentran aquí Antonino Pío, Marco Aurelio, Cómodo, Septimio Severo, Geta y Caracalla, junto con sus esposas y otros miembros de sus familias, hasta Caracalla en 217 d.C. Qué hay dentro del castillo? Escalera de caracol. Un amplio pasillo en espiral de suave pendiente que serpentea desde la base del mausoleo. ... Mausoleo. ... Celdas de la prisión y armería. ... Apartamentos papales. ... Gran Logia. ... Terraza del Ángel.
- 1.Mausoleum of Hadrian
- 2.Hall of Urns
- 3.Apartments of Paul III Farnese
- 4.Sala of Amor and Psyche
- 5.Historic Prisons
- 6.Treasure Hall
- 7.Angel Terrace
- 8.Loggia of Julius II
- 9.Stufetta of Clement VII
- 10.Cagliostro's Prison
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