Castel Sant'Angelo
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Things to do near Castel Sant'Angelo
There are 7 attractions within a 2-mile radius of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome.
0.6 mi W ←
Sistine Chapel
Located at Vatican Museums - - Vatican City, IT-RM 00120The Sistine Chapel, located within Vatican City, is one of the most iconic artistic and religious landmarks in the world. Built between 1473 and 1481 under the commission of Pope Sixtus IV, it was consecrated in 1483. Its architectural design is modest from the outside, but the interior holds some of the most celebrated Renaissa... Read more
0.6 mi ESE ↘
Pantheon
Piazza della Rotonda - 00186 Rome, Roma, ItalyThe Pantheon in Rome is one of the most well-preserved and influential monuments of ancient Roman architecture. Originally built between 118 and 125 AD under Emperor Hadrian, it replaced an earlier structure commissioned by Marcus Agrippa. The term "Pantheon" means "temple of all gods," reflecting its original function as a plac... Read more
0.6 mi W ←
St. Peter's Basilica
Piazza San Pietro - 00120 Vatican City, Roma, ItalySt. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City is one of the most important religious structures in the world and a masterpiece of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Built over what is traditionally believed to be the burial site of Saint Peter, the original church was commissioned by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century. The present... Read more
0.7 mi WNW ↖
Vatican Museums
Vatican City, Roma, ItalyThe Vatican Museums in Vatican City are among the most celebrated art institutions in the world, featuring a vast collection curated by the Catholic Church over several centuries. Founded in 1506 by Pope Julius II, the museums host approximately 70,000 works, with around 20,000 on public display. Highlights of the visit include ... Read more
0.9 mi ENE ↗
Villa Medici
Viale della Trinità dei Monti, 1 - 00187 Rome, Roma, ItalyVilla Medici is a grand Renaissance villa located on Rome’s Pincian Hill, near the top of the Spanish Steps. Built in the mid-1500s for Cardinal Ricci da Montepulciano, it was later purchased by Ferdinando de’ Medici in 1576. Under his direction, the villa was expanded and enhanced by architect Bartolomeo Ammannati, who designed... Read more
1.1 mi SE ↘
Capitoline Museums
Piazza del Campidoglio, 1 - 00186 Rome, Roma, ItalyThe Capitoline Museums, located on Capitoline Hill in Rome, are among the oldest public museums in the world. They were founded in 1471 when Pope Sixtus IV donated a group of ancient bronze statues to the people of Rome. Officially opened to the public in 1734, the museum complex includes the Palazzo dei Conservatori and the Pal... Read more
1.2 mi SE ↘
Mamertine Prison
Clivo Argentario, 1 - 00186 Rome, Roma, ItalyThe Mamertine Prison, or Carcer Tullianum, is considered the oldest prison in Rome and holds great historical and religious significance. It is located beneath the Church of San Giuseppe dei Falegnami, near the Roman Forum. Built in the 7th century BCE by King Ancus Marcius, the prison was used to detain important prisoners of w... Read more