The Mausoleum of Hadrian . ⚫Also known as Castel Sant'Angelo (English: Castle of the Holy Angel). ⚫L

The Mausoleum of Hadrian . ⚫Also known as Castel Sant'Angelo (English: Castle of the Holy Angel). ⚫Located in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy. ⚫It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. ⚫The building was later used by the popes as a fortress and castle, and is now a museum. ⚫The structure was once the tallest building in Rome. ⚫It was built in AD 135–139 and converted into a fortress in the 5th century. ⚫Following this, the remains of succeeding emperors were also placed here, the last recorded deposition being Caracalla in 217. . . FOLLOW me @Historical_grams to enjoy more and more posts about our world’s marvelous History.❤ . . #italy #rome #roma #castle #tomb #fort #fortress #hadrian #tower #antiqua_archeologia #underwater #mare #science #cultura #culture #archeologia #ancientrome #featured #archaeological #historic #ancientrome #archaeology #history #explore #explorepage #architecture #historical_grams #rome #london (at Rome, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSeaelrq1uJ/?utm_medium=tumblr -- source link

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