Castel Sant'Angelo, Hadrian's Mausoleum

#visitrome Castel Sant'Angelo, also known as the Castle of the Holy Angel, is commissioned by Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself. It was usually used by Pope's as castles and fortress. In the beginning of 14th century, the Pope used this castle as his residence. Pope Nicholas III connected the castle to St Peter's Basilica via a fortified corridor. It is also used by several Pope's during the sacking of Rome as an escape route from Vatican. Today, it serves as a museum after it's decommissioning in 1901. Connected directly to the castle is the bridge of the Angel's where several remarkable angel statues erected along the bridge leading to the castle.