Tivoli city of art, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tivoli, a city of art between historical and philosophical charm, rises in the hills east of Rome. The territory with favorable climatic and strategic conditions made the city a popular destination for many civilizations.
The origins
Contended for many years by the Latin League and Rome definitively became part of the Roman Empire since 338 BC.
The beauty of its territory and the wealth of resources attracted, in the imperial era, rich and prominent personalities who built their villas there including Villa d’Este, Villa Adriana, Villa Gregoriana, Villa di Quintilio Varo, Villa di Bruto, Villa of Cassio, Villa of Horace.
Villa d'Este
Villa Adriana
Villa Gregoriana
Monuments of Tivoli and surroundings
Tivoli today boasts a large number of works, monuments and attractions including
Temple of Sibilla
Temple of Vesta
Temple of Tosse
Sanctuary of Ercole Vincitore
Amphitheater of Bleso
Pia Fortress
San Lorenzo Martire Cathedral
San Bernardino Palace
Gregorian Bridge
The Great Waterfall
All this makes the city of Tivoli a famous tourist destination appreciated all over the world!