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Rome Castles & Stately Homes
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Castles & Stately Homes in Rome, RM, Latium.
Castel Sant' Angelo More Info
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This former castle on the banks of the Tiber was once Rome's chief citadel and dungeon. Built in the 2nd century as a tomb for emperor Hadrian, the fortress is now a museum of plush Renaissance apartments, dark and dank cells and displays of ancient Roman armor. The castle includes a rooftop terrace and cafe, ideal for views over the city. Audio guides available. Address: Lungotevere Castello 50 | Rome, RM | 00186 Tel: +39 (0) 06 6819111
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Castel Saint Angelo + My Favorites
Castel Saint Angelo was built in the second century as a funerary monument and mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian and his descendants. From the 850 AD through the Middle Ages it was used as a fortress and shelter for the papacy when the Vatican City was under seige. Address: . | Vatican City, Vatican State
Vatican Palace + My Favorites
The official home of the Pope, the Vatican Palace is really a series of connected buildings, including the actual apartments, government offices, chapels (including the Sistine Chapel), and the Vatican Museums and libraries, resulting in over 1,000 rooms around Vatican City. Address: . | Vatican City, Vatican State
Farnese Palace (Palazzo Farnese) + My Favorites
The French Embassy now occupies this Renaissance palace, the main window of which is the work of Michelangelo. Permission to visit the building must first be sought through the embassy, and requires a couple of days to process. Address: Piazza Farnese 67 | Rome, RM | 00186 Tel: +39 06 686011
Massimo Palace (Palazzo Massimo) + My Favorites
Erected from 1883-87 as the site for the prep school Massimiliano Massimo, the Palazzo Massimo now houses part of the collection of the National Museum of Rome. Address: Piazza dei Cinquecento 68 | Rome, RM
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