CASTEL SANT'ANGELO, Building
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- Author: STEFANO ZUFFI E DAVIDE TORTORELLA
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Language: English / USA
Hi, I'm James, your personal guide. Together with MyWoWo, I'd like to welcome you to one of the wonders of the world.
Today I'll accompany you through Castel Sant'Angelo, one of the most historic places in Rome!
This mighty colossus dominating the Tiber River has been one of the city's symbols for two thousand years: it has been an imperial monument, medieval fortress, Renaissance residence, and today it's an incredibly interesting museum. And if you love opera, you'll certainly remember the story of Tosca by Giacomo Puccini, whose tragic epilogue takes place precisely here at Castel Sant'Angelo.
But now try to think back to the year 135 AD, when Emperor Hadrian decided to build a great funeral monument for his family....