Tivoli attractions

Villa d'Este is one of the most magnificent villas in Italy. The Renaissance-era villa's gardens are resplendent with the sound of water features and birdsong, and make for a great retreat on hot and sunny days!

Villa Gregoriana is a large park and nature reserve located in Tivoli, about 30 minutes from Rome, Italy. The park boasts several beautiful trails and Italy's second tallest waterfall, plus archeological ruins from different periods, including the once luxurious villa of the Roman Consul Manlius Vopiscus.

Villa Adrian is the beautiful ruins of Emperor Hadrian’s lavish retreat. It has pools, steam baths, fountains and gardens (and more). The Villa Adriana at Tivoli combines elements of the architectural heritage of Egypt, Greece and Rome into the form of an 'ideal city'. Originally intended as a retreat, Hadrian made it his official residence around 128 AD, where he lived with his court, governing Rome from just outside the city.

The historical group Roma Aeterna is an association founded to teach new generations the origins of the ancient gladiators and the Roman Empire. Visitors can take a two-hour course and wear gladiator clothing and weapons, as well as learn how to fight gladiator-style!