The bridge across the Tevere (Tiber River) to the Pope's private castle (Castel Sant'Angelo; it's round because its built atop the Hadrian's tomb) is lined with statues of angels in flowing baroque robes. These were designed by Bernini, but likely were executed largely by his studio and assistants.
It's a pedestrian bridge today, lovely for strolling and for Tiber views.
There are some great sunlight effects on the marble at sunset.
Ponte Sant'Angelo
Crossing the Tiber from the end of Via Vittorio Emanuele II to Castel Sant'Angelo
Daily
Free
Bus: 280, 492, 40, 23, 34, 62, 271, 982, 46, 116, 116T, 190F, N11, N5, N15, N20
Metro: Ottaviano (A)
Hop-on/hop-off: Vaticano
Planning your day: Walking across the bridge itself takes about 3 minutes. Give yourself about 10, just to look around and take in the view of the Tiber and the rest of the wonders around you.
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Ponte Sant'Angelo
Crossing the Tiber from the end of Via Vittorio Emanuele II to Castel Sant'Angelo
Daily
Free
Bus: 280, 492, 40, 23, 34, 62, 271, 982, 46, 116, 116T, 190F, N11, N5, N15, N20
Metro: Ottaviano (A)
Hop-on/hop-off: Vaticano
This article was written by Reid Bramblett and was last updated in March 2014.
All information was accurate at the time.
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