ITALY / POI 08
Photo: Mike Kniec
Castel Sant'Angelo
A Fortress by the Tiber
Castel Sant'Angelo, originally built as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian, later became a papal fortress and prison. Its imposing structure overlooks the Tiber River, offering panoramic views of Rome.
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