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The splendid fortress of Castel Sant'Angelo was originally built as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian in 139 AD. In the 10th Century, it was transformed into a castle, then, 500 years later, into the elegant residence of Pope Alexander VI Borgia. Michelangelo designed the marvelous main court for Pope Leo X and many of the rooms inside are decorated with frescoes of great beauty. It is also been used to house prisoners, including the sculptor Benvenuto Cellini. The terrace offers a fine view of the River Tiber and opera lovers will know that this was where the final act of Giacomo Puccini's opera Tosca took place. The building is now a museum with a fine collection of suits of armor.
