Castle Saint Angelo
In ancient times, when the Pope was in danger, he fled across a viaduct to this castle for protection
Built by Hadrian to be used as his tomb!
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![]() Part of the viaduct with archeological digging in front |
![]() Ben, Wyatt & Nick check out a niche |
![]() The actual dark entrance to the Staircase of Alexander VI |
![]() The beginning of the steps to the top |
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![]() A front view of the crossbow |
![]() Wyatt & Ethan, kings of the hill Cannonballs in the Courtyard of Honor |
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![]() Horizon from the castle |
![]() A framed picture of St Peter's |
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![]() An ornate, early pistol |
![]() A small cannon |
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![]() A Bridge across the Tiber The statues along the sides are by Bernini |
![]() A tour boat on the Tiber |
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![]() The statue on top of the castle |
![]() The building with the chariot on the top is the Department of Finance |
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A closer look at the chariot |
![]() That is an outdoor ice rink in the center of the picture! Click here to see our kids skating! |
![]() Another shot of the horizon |
![]() Another look at the Tiber as we leave |
![]() A look back at the castle |
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