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Whether for reasons of privacy or security, Alexander VI Borgia wanted to be able to make his way from the Vatican to the Castel Sant' Angelo hidden from the gaze of prying eyes. He therefore had this passage - known as the "passetto" - built along the wall (built by Leo IV from 847-855) linking the two buildings. This passageway allowed the popes access to their fortress in times of siege.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide170 m - Lungotevere Castello 50, 00193 Roma
- The Green Guide240 m - Lungotevere degli Altoviti, 00193 Roma
- The Green Guide286 m - Via della Consolazione, 00186 Roma
More tourist attractions in Vatican City
Where to sleepnearby
- From €76BQ House Castello Luxury Rooms102 m - Via delle Fosse di Castello 6, 00193 Rome
- From €24Rome Services Porta Castello116 m - Via di Porta Castello 10, 00192 Rome
- From €45Rome Vatican Inn123 m - Via Delle Fosse Di Castello 6, Flat 1, 00192 Rome
More hotels in Vatican City
Where to eatnearby
- Chorus CafèAround€3079 m - Via della Conciliazione, 4, 00193 Roma
- La Pancia FeliceAround€30126 m - Via di Porta Castello, 11, 00193 Roma
- Da Romolo alla mole AdrianaAround€30202 m - Vicolo del Campanile, 12, 00193 Roma
More restaurants in Vatican City
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