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Castel Sant'Angelo

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Castel Sant' Angelo - Angels and Demons

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The story behind Rome's Castel Sant' Angelo: the escape route used by Popes

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Rome Castel sant'Angelo drone view

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Castel Sant'Angelo Glyph Location ( Assassin's Creed brotherhood )

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Castel Sant'Angelo: prison, barracks and residence of popes

The Mausoleum of Hadrian, usually known as Castel Sant'Angelo, is a towering cylindrical building in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy. It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. The building was later used by the popes as a fortress and castle, and is now a museum. The structure was once the tallest building in Rome.
  • Hadrian's tomb 

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  • Papal fortress, residence and prison