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Roma - Castel Sant'Angelo

Roma,Castel Sant'Angelo-It was Used as shelter for popes and as jail. To make it safer in 1277 it was joined to the Vatican by the famous "Passetto". This long fortified passageway allowed the pope to walk safely from the Vatican to Castel Sant'Angelo. Today it is a Museum (National Museum in Castel Sant'Angelo). There are collections of weapons and documents about the history of the castle.

an ornate building with paintings on the walls

Sistine Chapel Michelangelo Paintings

Sistine Chapel Michelangelo Paintings in Rome, Italy

the ceiling is painted with many paintings

Painting the ceiling this weekend? Spare a thought for the man who created the Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel - from the creation to Noah in 175 individual paintings covering 12,000 square feet.

an aerial view of the city and surrounding buildings

Rome, Can't wait to return with my Mom!

an aerial view of the plaza in front of some buildings and people walking around it

Piazza di Spagna, Roma, Italy

Piazza di Spagna, Roma, Italy. Trinita di Monti, Sacre Cuore at the top! www.guidora.com

the sun is setting over an ancient city with roman ruins and green grass in front of it

Roman forum, Italy

The Roman Forum, shown in the picture, was the center for public Roman life and a very important area for everyone during the Republic. It was the place of elections, public speeches, criminal trials, and even gladiatorial matches.