Excursion to Tivoli | Tours

(duration of this tour: 4 hours)

with English Speaking Driver

Tivoli is the site of an imposing architectural complex dating to Hadrian’s time. This emperor’s gifts as an architect can be seen in the series of palaces, baths, theatres, etc. which he had built there between 118 and 134 and which were meant to remind him, here in Italy, of the places he most loved in Greece and the Near East. Right outside Rome, Tivoli, the ancient Tibur, was already a favourite holiday resort for the Romans as well as a place for the worship of local divinities. The spots to enjoy this view are:

Villa Adriana

The Villa of the Emperor Hadrian even in ruined condition is one of the most spectacular Roman gardens of which it is possible still to get a sense by visiting the site. The villa was created at Tibur (modern-day Tivoli) as a retreat from Rome for Emperor Hadrian in the early 2nd century. Hadrian was said to dislike the palace on the Palatine Hill in Rome, leading to the construction of the retreat. During the later years of his reign, he actually governed the empire from the villa. A large court therefore lived there permanently.

Villa d’Este

the Villa d’Este, with an Italian garden deservedly famous for its magic atmosphere. Built on the ruins of a Roman villa, it was first a Benedictine convent and then the Governor’s Palace, and as such was magnificently restored by Pirro Ligorio on commission of the governor at the time, Ippolito d’Este, around 1550. This Villa, with the five hundred fountains, the age and rarity of the trees, is certainly one of the finest gardens to be found both in and outside Italy.

One feedback/question to “Excursion to Tivoli”

1. ken, on agosto 24th, 2010 at 05:45 Said:

   two people, pickup/return at Courtyard Central Park Rome on August 31, 2010. please advise price and details, no guide english speaking driver

   Thank You
   Ken