Castel Sant Angelo

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The mighty Castel Sant Angelo was originally built as a mausoleum for the Emperor Hadrian. It was converted to a Papal Fortress in 6th Century AD and stands guard next to the River Tiber on the same side as the Vatican:

Castel Sant Angelo, Rome, Italy

Castel Sant Angelo, Rome, Italy

Castel Sant Angelo, Rome, Italy

© Mark Simms Photography (2019)

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