Address: Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
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Castel Sant' Angelo is located on the right bank of the Tiber, a short distance from Vatican City. At the same time, The castle is only a 10-minute walk from Piazza Navona, which is situated at the heart of Rome. The castle's central location makes it easily accessible and a prominent landmark.
Nearest landmark: St. Peter's Basilica, 12-min walk
Nearest bus stop: P.za Pia, 5-min walk
Best for: Sightseeing
Lines: 23, 115, 271, 280, 62, 982, 40, 34, 49, 190F
Travel time: 15 minutes (from the city center)
Closest bus stop: Paola, 300 m
Timings: City buses follow regular hours of operation
Best for: Saving time
Travel time: 10 minutes (from the city center)
Closest train station: Roma San Pietro, 1.6 km
Timings: Trains generally run during regular city transport hours
Best for: Budget travel
Line: 2, 19
Travel time: 16 minutes (from the city center)
Closest tram station: Flaminio
Timings: Tram services operate within normal city transport hours
Best for: Avoiding traffic
Line: A
Travel time: 15 minutes (from the city center)
Closest metro stations: Lepanto & Ottaviano
Timings: Operates from around 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM
The closest metro stations are approximately 1.3 km away from the entrance of the castle. Metro tickets are available for various durations, including 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, and one week, offering convenience and flexibility for travelers.
Best for: Convenience and flexibility
Travel time: Approximately 10 minutes (from the city center)
Distance: About 3.4 kilometers
There is parking available near Castel Sant'Angelo, but it can be limited and quite expensive. Rates may vary, and parking for disabled individuals should be available. Make sure to check the parking fees, operating hours, and availability in advance. Here are some parking facilities that you can check:
Best for: Exploring the city's charm, soaking in local vibes
Travel time: Approximately 20 minutes (from the city center)
Distance: About 1.3 kilometers
You can reach Castel Sant'Angelo by various means, including by taking the metro to Lepanto or Ottaviano stations, using trams to Flaminio, or opting for city buses with stops near the castle. Additionally, walking from nearby landmarks is a popular option for exploring the historic city on foot.
Unfortunately, there is no parking space at Castel Sant'Angelo. However, there are many reasonably-priced paid car parks within a 10-minute walking distance.
The nearest train stations to Castel Sant'Angelo are Ottaviano and Lepanto, both on Line A, each approximately 1.3 km away.
Roma San Pietro is the closest station to Castel Sant'Angelo. It is 22 minutes away.
Various bus lines, including 23, 34, 40, 62, and 280, stop at Piazza Pia/Castel S. Angelo, which is close to the attraction. Line 280 also has another stop near the Castle at Lgt Tor Di Nona/Rondinella.
The closest bus stop is Piazza Pia. Castel Sant’Angelo is a 5-minute walk from here.
You can reach Castel Sant'Angelo via light rail by taking tram line 2. The closest station to Castel Sant'Angelo is Flaminio, which is a 20-min walk away.
Castel Sant'Angelo is located in the Lungotevere Vaticano area of Rome, while the Colosseum is situated in the historic center of the city. The approximate walking distance between these two iconic attractions is approximately 2.9 kilometers, and it would take around 36 minutes on foot to traverse this distance.
St Peter's Basilica is only 400 meters from the Castel Sant’Angelo. It will only take you 9 minutes to walk between these two attractions. This short distance makes it convenient to visit both of these famous attractions in a single trip while exploring the heart of Rome.
Yes, Castel Sant'Angelo is only 1.5 km away from the Vatican City. In fact, there is a 800-meter-long secret passage called the Passetto di Borgo that links the Vatican City with the Castel Sant'Angelo.
The castle is open from 9 AM to 7:30 PM, Tuesday through Sunday. The last admission is at 6:30 PM. It's closed on Mondays, December 25, and January 1.
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