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| Originally built in the 2nd century as the mausoleum of emperor Hadrian, the Castle of the Holy Angel was converted into a fortress for the popes in the 6th century. It was linked to the Vatican palaces in 1277 by a wall, used by popes to escape in times of threat. |
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