Ponte Sant'Angelo, Rome

Name: Ponte Sant'Angelo
Address: Ponte Sant'Angelo, Rome, 00186, Italy

#24 among attractions in Rome

Baroque architecture, Bridge

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Ponte Sant'Angelo, gracing the Tiber River, is an enduring symbol of Rome's rich history and architectural prowess. Originally completed in 134 AD by Emperor Hadrian, the bridge was intended to span the river and connect the city center with his newly constructed mausoleum, now known as Castel Sant'Angelo. This storied structure has stood the test of time and remains one of the most scenic and photographed sites in the Eternal City.

The bridge's current design, characterized by its five arches and a pedestrian-only pathway, invites a leisurely stroll with unrivaled views of the Castel Sant'Angelo and St. Peter's Basilica in the distance. It's adorned with ten angel statues designed by the Baroque master Gian Lorenzo Bernini, although the actual sculptures on the bridge are replicas, with the originals preserved in various Roman museums to protect them from the elements.

Ponte Sant'Angelo's strategic location has made it a key backdrop for countless historical events, and it has been immortalized in art and literature over the centuries. Despite the changes that have occurred around it, the bridge retains a timeless charm and continues to serve as a pedestrian passageway, much as it did in ancient times.

Alternative names: Length: 443 ftHeight: 23 ftCoordinates: 41°54'7"N, 12°27'59"E

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Ponte Sant'AngeloPratiRome 00186 Italy

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Ponte Sant'Angelo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castel Sant'Angelo, Palace of Justice, Ponte Umberto I, Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II.

~440 ftN
2nd-century cylindrical castle and museum
Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome
3 min walk • Castel Sant'Angelo, originally commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family, stands as a towering cylindrical building in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy. Constructed between AD 134 and 139, this fortress-like structure has served...
~1370 ftNE
Palace, Architecture, Courthouse
Palace of Justice, Rome
7 min walk • The Palace of Justice, known as the "Palazzaccio" to locals, stands as a monumental embodiment of legal authority in the heart of Rome, Italy. This grand edifice is home to the Supreme Court of Cassation, the highest court of appeal in the Italian judicial system.
~1360 ftE
Bridge
Ponte Umberto I, Rome
7 min walk • Ponte Umberto I, also known as Ponte Umberto, is a bridge that links Piazza di Ponte Umberto I to Piazza dei Tribunali in Rome, in the rioni Ponte and Prati.
~640 ftSW
Bridge
Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II, Rome
4 min walk • Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II is a bridge in Rome constructed to designs of 1886 by the architect Ennio De Rossi. Construction was delayed, and it was not inaugurated until 1911.
~760 ftW
Baroque architecture, Church
Santa Maria Annunziata in Borgo, Rome
4 min walk • Santa Maria Annunziata in Borgo, popularly known as Nunziatina, is an oratory of Rome, in the rione Borgo, facing on Lungotevere Vaticano.
~1220 ftS
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Sacchetti, Rome
6 min walk • Palazzo Sacchetti is a palazzo in Rome, important for historical and artistic reasons. The building was designed and owned by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger and completed by Nanni di Baccio Bigio or his son Annibale Lippi.
~970 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Church
San Salvatore in Lauro, Rome
5 min walk • San Salvatore in Lauro is a Catholic church in central Rome, Italy. It is located on a piazza of the same name in the rione Ponte. It stands on Via Vecchiarelli, just south of the Lungotevere Tor di Nona and north of via dei Coronari. Within Rome, the church is also known as St. Jesus.
~680 ftSW
Bridge
Pons Neronianus, Rome
4 min walk • The Pons Neronianus or Bridge of Nero was an ancient bridge in Rome built during the reign of the emperors Caligula or Nero to connect the western part of the Campus Martius with the Ager Vaticanus, where the Imperial Family owned land along the Via Cornelia.
~1190 ftW
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Santa Maria in Traspontina, Rome
6 min walk • The Church of Santa Maria in Traspontina is a Roman Catholic titular church in Rome, run by the Carmelites. It is on the Via della Conciliazione, the primary road of the Roman Rione of Borgo.
~260 ftNW
Street
Lungotevere Vaticano, Rome
2 min walk • Lungotevere Vaticano is the stretch of Lungotevere that links Ponte Sant'Angelo to Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II, in Rome, in the rione Borgo. The Lungotevere takes its name from the hill housing St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican City; it was established as per resolution dated July 20, 1887.
~1100 ftSW
Bridge
Ponte Principe Amedeo, Rome
6 min walk • Ponte Principe Amedeo Savoia Aosta, also known as Ponte Principe or Ponte PASA after its acronym, is a bridge that links Lungotevere dei Sangallo to Piazza Della Rovere in Rome, in the Rioni Ponte, Trastevere and Borgo.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ponte Sant'Angelo?

Nearby attractions include Porta Aurelia-Sancti Petri, Rome (1 min walk), Lungotevere Vaticano, Rome (2 min walk), Lungotevere Castello, Rome (2 min walk), Lungotevere degli Altoviti, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Ponte Sant'Angelo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ponte Sant'Angelo:

Ferry

Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (3 min walk)
Ponte Cavour (12 min walk)

Bus

Lgt Tor di Nona/Rondella • Lines: 280 (3 min walk)
Ponte Vittorio Emanuele • Lines: 190F, 34, 40, 46, 62, 64, 916, 916F, 982, n15, n20, n5 (3 min walk)

Tram

Risorgimento/S. Pietro • Lines: 19 (13 min walk)
Ottaviano • Lines: 19 (18 min walk)

Metro

Lepanto • Lines: A (17 min walk)
Ottaviano • Lines: A (17 min walk)

Train

Roma San Pietro (19 min walk)
Vatican City (21 min walk)

Light rail

Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (24 min walk)