Castel Sant' Angelo

Pros: there's something for everyone
Cons: none

Castle Sant'Angelo is a hugely underrated attraction in Rome. When you walk in, you enter at Hadrian's Tomb (a Roman emperor's burial chambers.) By the time you reach the top of the Castle, you have reached the High Renaissance. This castle has been...

Pros: Rome's history can be felt here. Cheap. The best views of Rome, hands down.
Cons: The top-most floor was closed to renovation when I was there (May 2000)

On a mid-May trip to Rome, I was out on a leisurely jog (inhaling way too much auto exhaust, by the way) along the Tiber River when I stumbled upon the beautiful Castle Sant'Angelo. Although I had not heard about this landmark from any of the people who...

Pros: location, artwork, history
Cons: none

The Museum located here is one of the most interesting in Rome and should be the starting point of any visit to Rome. There are dark passageways that lead to early armories used in the 4th century by the Emporer Hadrian. Walk upstairs and visit the...