The mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian, known today as Castel Sant’Angelo, is an extraordinary monument offering a journey through history. However,a visit to the museum may be partial for those with mobility difficulties due to the complex architectural structure.
To ensure access for disabled persons, a private lift located in a secondary area of the Castle is available, providing access to different levels of the Museum:
- Level 0: you can visit the Chapel of the Condemned, the Firing Courtyard and the radial cells;
- Level 1: are the Bastions and the perimeter patrol route;
- Level 2: access to the historical rooms, the Armoury and the Angel Courtyard, with the possibility of also visiting the Alexander VI Courtyard and the Salette with the print collection.
Let us examine in more detail the accessibility of Rome’s Castel Sant’Angelo.
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Access and visit of the Castle for people with disabilities
Although the structure is not fully accessible to the disabled, at Castel Sant’Angelo wheelchair users can use a lift to reach the top.
So, although it is possible to visit this monument in a wheelchair, unfortunately the visiting options are partial.
- Entrance: the entrance for the disabled, accessible with the help of an escort, is located at Lungotevere Castello 50.
- Interior: the interior is partially accessible with the help of an escort; it is possible to move around the castle using the private lift on site.
- Courtyard: the courtyard and gardens of Castel Sant’Angelo, which have a morphological configuration on two levels, connected by two ramps, are accessible to the disabled with an accompanying person.
- Toilets: the toilets inside the Castle are accessible with the help of an accompanying person. Nearby toilets are located in Piazza del Risorgimento, Piazza della Città Leonina, Largo Giovanni XXIII, Piazza Cavour, Largo di Porta Cavalleggeri, Adriano Park and inside the San Pietro metro station.
Levels of the National Museum of Castel Sant’Angelo
- Level 0: Toilets, Audioguide, Ticket Office, Cloakroom, Info point, Lift;
- Level 1: Lift, Wheelchair ramp
- Level 2: Lift, Footboard, Refreshment area
Accessibility Castel Sant’Angelo: Frequently Asked Questions
Castel Sant’Angelo is partially accessible to visitors with disabilities, thanks to the lift inside the building. Access to the lift may be limited in adverse weather conditions.
The road leading to the castle and its interior are accessible to the disabled, and to reach the upper floors there are a total of 270 steps. However, visitors with disabilities can use the lift.
The average visit time is 2 hours. However, this can vary depending on many factors: the type of company, the time available and the time of year you decide to visit. For more info, find out how long a visit to Rome’s Castel Sant’Angelo takes.
Absolutely. It is one of the most important attractions in Rome and Italy and is unquestionably worth a visit. For more information, read the article in which I outlined the reasons why it is worth visiting the Castel Sant’Angelo.
Castel Sant’Angelo: contacts, info, opening hours and reservations.
National Museum of Castel Sant’Angelo
Address: Lungotevere Castello, 50 – 00193 ROMA
Website: http://castelsantangelo.beniculturali.it
E-mail: sspsae-rm.castelsantangelo@beniculturali.it
Tel: +39 06 6819111
Information and Reservations
Tel. +39 06 32810 (Call centre reservations: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Website: http://www.gebart.it
Opening hours
Tuesday – Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. (the ticket office closes at 6.30 p.m.)
Closed Mondays; 25/12; 1/01.
Conclusions
The Castel Sant’Angelo meets the basic accessibility requirements for visitors with wheelchairs. However, it does not receive a sufficient rating due to some limitations.
Therefore, although the Castel Sant’Angelo offers some basic accessibility, there are still areas that can be improved to ensure full access for all visitors.
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