Landmark
Ponte Sant'Angelo
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Ponte Sant'Angelo is a pedestrian bridge spanning the Tiber River, originally built by Emperor Hadrian in 134 AD to connect the city center to his mausoleum (now Castel Sant'Angelo). Its most striking feature is the ten marble angels designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and his pupils, each bearing a symbol of Christ's crucifixion, like the crown of thorns or the cross. Walking across, you get sweeping views of the river and the castle. The bridge is especially atmospheric at sunset when the statues glow in golden light.
Don't miss
- Admire Bernini's angel sculptures, each with a unique instrument of the Passion.
- Photograph the bridge with Castel Sant'Angelo as a backdrop.
- Walk the bridge at dusk for dramatic lighting and fewer crowds.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Ponte Sant'Angelo
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inVatican and St Peter Basilica Guided Tour With Dome4.7★ · 12 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$12 per personSee dates →
Most bookedCastel Sant’Angelo Tour with Panoramic Views4.7★ · 1,109 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$41 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePrivate Tour of Castel Sant'Angelo5★ · 62 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$233 per personSee dates →More attractions in Vatican City