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In the 14th century, the tomb was converted into a castle for the [[Papacy|popes]]; and connected to [[St. Peter's Basilica|St. Peter's]] via a covered passage called the Passetto di Borgo. Reflecting the delightfully sadistic side of [[Renaissance]] papal rule, the castle contained both sumptuous apartments and a prison. [[Giordano Bruno]] the famous scientist and [[Hermeticists|Hermeticist]]; was held there for six years. Executions were carried out in the small interior courtyard for the Pope's enjoyment. | In the 14th century, the tomb was converted into a castle for the [[Papacy|popes]]; and connected to [[St. Peter's Basilica|St. Peter's]] via a covered passage called the Passetto di Borgo. Reflecting the delightfully sadistic side of [[Renaissance]] papal rule, the castle contained both sumptuous apartments and a prison. [[Giordano Bruno]] the famous scientist and [[Hermeticists|Hermeticist]]; was held there for six years. Executions were carried out in the small interior courtyard for the Pope's enjoyment. | ||
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Built between 135 and 139 as the tomb of Roman Emperor Hadrian, the Castel Sant'Angelo was designed to be slightly larger than the Mausoleum of Augustus.
The building was coverted into a military fotress in 401 and was promptly sacked by Visigoth looters in 410; who scattered Hadrian's ashes everywhere. What was left was recycled and eventually stolen by the Vatican.
In the 14th century, the tomb was converted into a castle for the popes; and connected to St. Peter's via a covered passage called the Passetto di Borgo. Reflecting the delightfully sadistic side of Renaissance papal rule, the castle contained both sumptuous apartments and a prison. Giordano Bruno the famous scientist and Hermeticist; was held there for six years. Executions were carried out in the small interior courtyard for the Pope's enjoyment.