Typology:
Place of historical interest
Address
Address:
Lungotevere Castello, 50
Zone:
Rione Borgo (Castel Sant'Angelo) (Roma centro)
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Ingresso da Castel S. Angelo
Opening times
The Passetto is currently closed.
It is usually open only in summer in the framework of the event "Notti d'Estate a Castel Sant'Angelo".
Description
The Passetto di Borgo, or er Corridore (the passageway), is an elevated and fortified passage that links the Vatican City with the Castel Sant'Angelo. It is approximately 800 m long, located in the rione of Borgo. It was erected in 1277 by Pope Nicholas III. On several occasions it served as an escape route for Popes in danger.
See also
Culture and leisure › Cultural heritage › Museums
Last checked:
2013-01-08 10:47