- Newly restored and reopened: After six years of restoration, the Passetto di Borgo is finally open to the public again. The once-hidden route now features museum exhibits, a restored trapdoor, and a new lighting system that reveals details previously lost in the dark.
- Legacy of 1900 years of defense: Built atop the 9th-century Leonine Wall, the corridor features thick stone walls and military stations once used by guards to monitor movement in the Borgo district. Its strategic location due its elevated design helped the guards suppress riots in the city.
- Walk the path of popes: You can walk the same route that was once taken by Pope Clement VII during Sack of Rome in 1527. He fled through the passage into the securities of Castel Sant’Angelo from the Apostolic Palace.
- Photography spots: The open-air part of the corridor offers contrasting panoramic views—with historic architecture of the Vatican on one side and modern cityscape of Rome on the other. You can click scenic photos here!
- Literary connection: Fans of Dan Brown's Angels & Demons will love the chance to see a real location from the novel, adding a layer of intrigue for visitors.
Step inside a space once closed to the world!
