Castel Sant’Angelo

#bucketlistreboot Of course, when you visit Rome, you should spend a day exploring the Vatican City. After visiting the Vatican, we also visited the Mausoleum of Hadrian, also known as Castel Sant’Angelo and enjoyed some spectacular views of Rome. This is a fortress located on the right bank of the Tiber, a short distance from the Vatican City. The building was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family and was finished finished in the year 139. It was later used by the popes as a fortress and castle, and is now a museum. Make sure you go to the top of the castle to enjoy some spectacular views. #rome #italy