Secret papal escape route opened to tourists

Friday, 14 Aug, 2003 0

A secret corridor used as an escape route from the Vatican has been opened up to tourists for the first time.

According to The Times, the passageway, which runs along the top of a wall between the Vatican and Castel Sant’Angelo, the medieval fortress on the River Tiber, has been used by Popes since the 13th century to flee in times of trouble.

It stretches for about 700 metres, or 2,300 feet, is paved in brick, and is just about wide enough for two people.

The Times reports that visitors can explore it almost as far as St Peter’s, although for security reasons it has been sealed at the Vatican end.



 



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