The castle prison was the place where Benvenuto Cellini, Cagliostro and Giordano Bruno spent their last days before being burnt on the stake in Campo dei Fiori square.
Today the castle hosts the National Museum of Castel Sant'Angelo. The bridge that connects the castle with Rome was built in 239 AD. It is the most famous bridge in Rome and it is decorated with angels statues by Bernini.
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