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1. Hadrian's Villa (Villa Adriana)
- This extraordinary villa was built for Emperor Hadrian in 118 A.D. It was vast and included full-scale reproductions of Egyptian and Greek buildings,... read more
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2. Villa d'Este
Like Hadrian centuries before, Cardinal Ippolito d'Este of Ferrara believed in heaven on Earth, and in the mid-16th century he ordered this villa...
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3. Villa Gregoriana
The Villa d'Este dazzles with artificial glamour, but the Villa Gregoriana relies more on nature. The gardens were built by Pope Gregory XVI in...
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4. Galleria Nazional d'Arte Antica in Barberini Palace
High on a hill overlooking the valley, this palace was the work of both Bernini and Borromini. It contains half of the National Gallery of Art;...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Tivoli. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
