Day Trip to Tivoli from Rome, Rome
Overview
Guide to Tivoli's Attractions:
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Villa Adriana was built in the early 2nd century as a retreat from Rome for Emperor Hadrian. The villa incorporates lakes, fountains, libraries, baths, temples, and gardens. The size of the grounds is staggering; it’s easy to imagine the emperor himself asking for directions!
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As you discover the grandeur of the property, make sure to visit some of the most iconic and atmospheric ruins in Hadrian’s Villa: the Maritime Theater, the Piazza D’Oro (golden court dining room), the Heliocaminus thermal bath, and The Canopy lake lined with Grecian columns, arches, and statues.
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As you discover the grandeur of the property, make sure to visit some of the most iconic and atmospheric ruins in Hadrian’s Villa: the Maritime Theater, the Piazza D’Oro (golden court dining room), the Heliocaminus thermal bath, and The Canopy lake lined with Grecian columns, arches, and statues.
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Villa d’Este is a magnificent 16th-century property famous for its terraced hillside Italian Renaissance gardens with fountains and lavishly frescoed rooms. Designed by Pirro Ligorio to impress the Cardinal Ippolito d’Este’s guests, the Villa d’Este gardens are composed almost exclusively of water features. The centerpiece, the gigantic Water Organ Fountain, cascades down a huge drop into quiet, shady pools.
- In the town center of Tivoli, you'll find many more places to visit. Firstly, we recommend having lunch and buying drinks and snacks here as there are no cafes at the villas. Some of our favorites restaurants are Sibilla (Via della Sibilla 50) and Da Pippo (Via San Valerio 20), serving the best paninis in town.
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Villa Gregoriana, at the top of the town, is protected by the Italian Environmental Fund. This beautifully preserved park combines a hilly landscape, suitable for hiking, with ancient architecture and archaeology. As the River Aniene passes through this area, natural erosion has led to several waterfalls and caves. The Great Waterfall is a major highlight of the Villa Gregoriana, but you can also explore the Grottoes of Neptune or the Grottoes of the Sirens.
- The Temple of Sibilla is located at the city’s highest point, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Italian landscape and Rome from afar.
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