Explore the Historic Villas of Tivoli, Italy
At 29 kilometers from Rome is the town of Tivoli with the Renaissance palace and gardens of Villa d’Este and the Roman excavations of Villa Adriana, the villa of Emperor Hadrian.
Villas in Tivoli
- Villa d’Este Tickets: Villa d’Este (& Tivoli Gardens), from € 14.50
- Villa Adriana Tickets: Villa Adriana, from € 12.00
- Villa Gregoriana Tickets: Villa Gregoriana, from € 8.00
Opening hours:
- Villa d’Este: Tuesday to Sunday 8:30 am - 7:45 pm and Monday 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Villa Adriana: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
- Villa Gregoriana: Open daily from 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Accessibility
Tivoli is 29 kilometers east of Rome and can be reached by train from Rome Termini train station.
The Villas of Tivoli
Villa d’Este & Tivoli Gardens
The Villa d’Este is a palace with accompanying gardens and is one of the best preserved examples of the refined culture of the Renaissance. The palace and grounds had an innovative design for the time and together with the architectural aspects in the garden, including the fountains and ornamental basins, the villa is a unique example of sixteenth-century Italian Tivoli gardens. The Villa d’Este thus forms a model for the development of later European gardens.
Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa)
Tivoli has a second palace in its sights, which is a must-see. This is the Villa Adriana, the villa of Emperor Hadrian. The estate covers an area of 120 hectares and consists of an Imperial Palace, seaside resorts, libraries, theaters, staff quarters, a swimming pool, underground passages and even a sports stadium. There were even caves, animal parks, fountains, waterfalls and fishing pools. Not surprisingly, Villa Adriana is one of the richest and largest complexes of Classical Antiquity.
Villa Gregoriana
The area of Villa Gregoriana is also worth a visit. Not so much the villa itself, but the green park around this villa. At the time, there were many houses around the ravine, but after a flood many houses were destroyed and a large waterfall was built here by order of Pope Gregory XVI for prevention. You can visit these gardens of Tivoli to take a nice walk.
Where is Tivoli in Italy?
Tivoli is a city located in the Lazio region of central Italy. It is located about 29 kilometers east of Rome. Tivoli is located in the hills of the Monti Tiburtini, overlooking the Aniene River. The city is known for its historic villas, beautiful gardens and rich history.