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Castel Sant Angelo
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Castel Sant'Angelo is a roman monument, built between 123 and 129 A.D. by the emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family and it was radically modified during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, when it was turned into a castle. He took its current name in the year 590, when, during a plague epidemic, Pope Gregory I had a vision of Archangel Michael on the roof of the castle, announcing the end of the pestilence.
It is located on the right side of the river Tiber, in front of the Bridge Sant'Angel and not far from Vatican City, with which it is connected thanks to the Passetto, a part of Vaticans Walls on which it there is a passage that leads to the castle from the Vatican Palaces, in order to allow the Pope to shelter in case of danger.
In the 19th century the castle was used exclusively as jail: inside you can still visit parts of the jail, as the cells, the Room of Justice and the courtyard were the prisoners were executed.
In 1926 the castle became a Museum: today it is open to the public and you can see precious works of art and the rests of the decoration of roman age.
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Hotel La Giocca * * * Roma
La Giocca is a modern and well-equipped hotel with its own pool. A short drive from the centre of Rome, it is set conveniently close to the GRA ring road.
Internet access is available in the hotel’s comfortable rooms, which are air-conditioned and come with satellite television and minibar.
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Hotel De Petris * * * Roma
In a great position in Rome’s historic centre, stylish Hotel De Petris is set right between the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain, 5 minutes’ walk from each.
De Petris’ excellent location means that all of Rome is just a stroll away. Shops, cafés, typical restaurants, bars and even Metro link ...
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Hotel NH Vittorio Veneto * * * * Roma
This modern hotel is set in the heart of Rome, between the tranquil gardens of Villa Borghese and the exclusive shopping and nightlife around Via Veneto.
NH Vittorio Veneto features spacious accommodation with all the latest facilities, including Wi-Fi, Satellite TV, and air conditioning. A numb ...
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