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Borgo (rione of Rome)
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Borgo is the 14th rione of Rome, Italy. It is identified by the initials R. XIV and is included within Municipio I.
A view of the central and northern part of the rione with Vatican City in the background, as seen from Castel Sant'Angelo
A view of the central and northern part of the rione with Vatican City in the background, as seen from Castel Sant'Angelo
Hadrian's Mausoleum still makes up the core of Castel Sant'Angelo. The tuff blocks visible in the lower part of the cylinder are Roman.
Hadrian's Mausoleum still makes up the core of Castel Sant'Angelo. The tuff blocks visible in the lower part of the cylinder are Roman.
The Passetto, called in Roman dialect er Corridore ("the Corridor"), seen from Borgo S. Angelo: Via dei Corridori (the ancient Borgo dell'Elefante, so
The Passetto, called in Roman dialect er Corridore ("the Corridor"), seen from Borgo S. Angelo: Via dei Corridori (the ancient Borgo dell'Elefante, so named after Hanno the elephant), and Saint Peter's dome are in the background
A contemporary miniature portraying pilgrims reaching Rome during the Jubilee of 1300. They are approaching the Leonine City from N (Prati di Castello
A contemporary miniature portraying pilgrims reaching Rome during the Jubilee of 1300. They are approaching the Leonine City from N (Prati di Castello). The hills in the background are (from right to left) Monte Mario, Vatican and Gianicolo.
Castel Sant'Angelo
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Castel Sant'Angelo, also known as Mausoleum of Hadrian, is a towering rotunda in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy. It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and h
Borgo (rione of Rome)
…centers of Christianity. During the early Middle Ages the bridge of Nero fell into ruins, while the Mausoleum of Hadrian was converted into a stronghold (Castel Sant'Angelo), the possession of which ensured control of the city. Despite the wars and invasions that plagued Rome during those centuries, the flood of pilgrims…
Castel Sant'Angelo at Night
Castel Sant'Angelo at Night
Castel Sant'Angelo from Southeast
Castel Sant'Angelo from Southeast
Castel Sant'Angelo from the Ponte Sant'Angelo. The top statue is of Michael the Archangel, the angel from whom the building derives its name.
Castel Sant'Angelo from the Ponte Sant'Angelo. The top statue is of Michael the Archangel, the angel from whom the building derives its name.
Ponte Sant'Angelo angel figures
Ponte Sant'Angelo angel figures