The Castle Sant'Angelo in Rome was originally built as the tomb of Emperor Hadrian (78-138) in the 2nd century. Hadrian's tomb was part of the city walls and served as a military fortification during the barbarian invasions.
The Castle Sant'Angelo has ancient passages, medieval cells and Renaissance halls, a museum of ancient weapons, courtyards with chambers of stone cannonballs and terraces with beautiful views of the city. The highest terrace is under the bronze statue of the legendary angel, from which Puccini's heroine, Tosca, throws herself to end her life. The ancient bridge over the Tiber in front of the Castle Sant'Angelo is decorated with beautiful angels sculpted by Bernini.

 

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