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Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, Italy #318966961
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The Mausoleum of Hadrian, also called Castel Sant'Angelo (Italian: [ka?st?l san?tand?elo] English: Castle of the Holy Angel), stands as a prominent cylindrical building in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy. Originally commissioned by Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for his family and himself, the structure has served various roles, including a papal fortress and castle, and currently functions as a museum. It was once recognized as the highest building in Rome.