The Fall of Tosca
Neighborhood: Vaticano - Borgo
Nearest Train: Ottaviano-San Pietro
Phone: +39 06 328 691
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The splendid fortress of Castel Sant'Angelo was originally built as a mausoleum for the Emperor Hadrian in 139 CE. In the 10th Century CE it was transformed into a castle, then, 500 years later, into the elegant residence of Pope Alexander VI Borgia. Michelangelo designed the marvelous main court for Pope Leo X and many of the rooms inside are decorated with frescoes of great beauty. It is also been used to house prisoners, including the sculptor Benvenuto Cellini. The terrace offers a fine view of the river Tiber and opera lovers will know that this was where the final act of Giacomo Puccini's opera Tosca (1900) took place. The building is now a museum with a fine collection of suits of armor.
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Reviewed by: Amy from Dunfermline, Fife, GBR on Jun 6, 2006
Go See It!
This is definitely worth the entrance fee for the spectacular views of the city, from the Vatican to the Forum! Be prepared however for lots of walking, up steep slopes and plenty of stairs. Guided tours - may be easy to lose people in all the rooms and up various staircases.
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It does help to have an interest in Rome's history when you visit here, as it was built to house the ashes of emperor Hadrian.
Sort of lame
This museum was sort of lame. We had rented the headphones but they were completely worthless. We ...
Reviewed by:c from on Oct 19 2009
Excellent View of Roma from the TOP !
We had planned to see the Sistine Chapel, but failed to confirm whether it was open or not and it wa...
Reviewed by:A from on Jul 09 2009
