Trivia: What was Rome’s Castel Sant’Angelo during the Renaissance?
A museum
A library
A prison
A military hospital
The correct answer is A prison
So why is this answer correct? : Castel Sant’Angelo was originally built as a tomb for Roman Emperor Hadrian in 135 CE. Its role in the community changed over the centuries. During the Renaissance, it served as a prison. Many renovations also took place during that era, including the construction of the massive castle on the ruins of the mausoleum and the statues on its bridge (Ponte Sant’Angelo).