Ponte Sant'Angelo - Free Audio Guide

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Ponte Sant'Angelo, Ponte, Municipio Roma I, Roma, Roma Capitale, Lazio, 00193, Italia

Ponte Sant'Angelo, Rome
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Ponte Sant'Angelo, also known as the Bridge of Angels, is a historic bridge in Rome connecting Piazza di Ponte S. Angelo to the Vatican's Lungotevere. Completed in 134 AD under Emperor Hadrian, it features ten Baroque statues of angels designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The bridge has served as a vital route for pilgrims heading to St. Peter's Basilica. Visitors can admire breathtaking views of the Tiber River and Castel Sant'Angelo. Open year-round, it's free to cross, making it accessible to all. The bridge is pedestrian-friendly, allowing easy access for tourists of all ages.