{"id":35039,"date":"2025-08-09T13:37:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T11:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rome-roma.net\/hadrians-villa-the-imperial-villa-in-tivoli-near-rome\/"},"modified":"2025-08-09T14:24:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T12:24:19","slug":"hadrians-villa-the-imperial-villa-in-tivoli-near-rome","status":"publish","type":"site","link":"https:\/\/www.rome-roma.net\/en\/hadrians-villa-the-imperial-villa-in-tivoli-near-rome\/","title":{"rendered":"Hadrian’s Villa : the imperial villa in Tivoli near Rome"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Canopus,<\/a>

Canopus of Hadrian’s Villa<\/p><\/div>\n

The archaeological site of Hadrian’s Villa<\/strong> (Villa Adriana<\/em> in Italian) is one of the largest and most impressive architectural complexes of ancient Rome.
Located about 25 km from Rome, this villa was built by Emperor Hadrian<\/strong> starting in the year 126 AD, to serve as his residence.
It was abandoned with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and restored from the 19th century onwards.
It is an essential site for enthusiasts of archaeology, Roman history, or lovers of ancient landscapes.<\/p>\n

An exceptional imperial villa<\/h2>\n

The villa is made up of numerous buildings, gardens, and pools, spread over more than 120 hectares. It represents a fusion between Roman architecture, Greek art, as well as Oriental architecture, and is a perfect example of the grandeur of the Roman Empire at its peak.<\/p>\n

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Plan of Hadrian’s Villa<\/p><\/div>\n

Visitors can discover a real small city, including large reception halls, the imperial thermae<\/strong> or baths with mosaics and marble, temples<\/strong> dedicated to Roman deities, the imperial residences<\/strong>, archive rooms, and libraries.
One of the highlights of the villa is the Canopus<\/strong>, a large pool inspired by Egypt, adorned with columns and lined with statues, with the surrounding space used for banquets.
Another evocative site is the Maritime Theatre<\/strong>, an island surrounded by a water canal where performances are thought to have taken place.
The gardens and landscaped areas include terraces and fountains.
A museum<\/strong> houses numerous archaeological finds.<\/p>\n\n\n

Photo gallery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Canopus,<\/a>
Canopus, statue of Mars<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Pecile,<\/a>
Pecile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Quadricortical<\/a>
Quadricortical and basin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Philosophers'<\/a>
Room of the philosophers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Maritime<\/a>
Maritime Theater<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n

Historical Overview<\/h2>\n

Its construction probably began around 126 AD, upon Emperor Hadrian<\/strong>\u2019s return from the eastern provinces (he reigned between 117\u2013138 AD).
It is likely that the emperor was inspired by the places he most appreciated during his journey, such as the buildings of Athens (Academy, Stoa Poikile), the Canopus canal on the Nile Delta, or the Vale of Tempe in Thessaly.<\/p>\n

While drawing on the traditional layouts of Roman villas, Hadrian\u2019s Villa<\/strong> also introduced architectural innovations.
After Hadrian, the villa was further embellished. However, Constantine<\/strong> (reigned from 306 to 337) moved many of its artworks to Constantinople. Later, it suffered the devastation of barbarian invasions, before serving as a stone quarry in the Middle Ages to construct the buildings of Tivoli.
Many great artists took an interest in it during the Renaissance, and excavations and restorations expanded from the 19th century onwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Informations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Hadrian’s Villa<\/span><\/strong>
Largo Marguerite Yourcenar, 00010 Tivoli RM<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Opening hours and visits<\/strong> (information not guaranteed)
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  • Open daily:<\/span>
    From 31 March to 15 September 2024: 8:15 am \u2013 7:30 pm (last entry at 6:15 pm)<\/span>
    9:00 am – 6:30 pm, from 1 October to the last Saturday of October 2023<\/span>
    9:00 am – 5:00 pm, from the last Sunday of October to 31 December 2023
    Closed on 1 January and 25 December
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    Standard rates (may vary according to temporary exhibitions): Full \u20ac 12, reduced \u20ac 2 (EU citizens aged 18\u201325, etc.)
    Audio guide: \u20ac 5.
    <\/span>Villae Pass: Full \u20ac 25.00, Reduced \u20ac 6.00
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Links and visit<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n