
Ancient Tivoli, that Virgil called Tibur Superbum in the Aeneid, has an origin and a long history much older than that of Rome, from at least 1215 BC, when it was considered a point of convergence between different peoples. Proof of this is the Sanctuary of Hercules Victor, a sacred temple that dates back to the second century BC. Today the image of Tivoli is inextricably linked to the three magnificent villas, the spectacular Villa d'Este and the archaeological Villa Adriana (both UNESCO World Heritage of Humanity), the landscaping Villa Gregoriana managed by the FAI (Italian Environment Fund) and the Thermal Baths of Acque Albule. The picturesque scenery of this area has been the favourite destination of poets, painters and wealthy aristocrats who already in the 1800s made Tivoli a stage of the famous Grand Tour. The "Grand Tour" Tivoli is a fascinating journey through archeology, history, places of worship and natural landscapes that you do not expect in such profusion or magnificence.
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Church of Santa Maria Maggiore
The church is also known as 'St. Francis', and was built at the behest of…

Cathedral of San Lorenzo
The Cathedral of San Lorenzo or the Cathedral of Tivoli was built in medieval times…

Sanctuary of Hercules Victor
The Sanctuary of Hercules Victor was dedicated to the patron god of ancient Tibur, and…

Temple della Tosse
Its history is not known precisely. From a tombstone it seems that the building dates…

Villa Gregoriana
Villa Gregoriana is a ‘riot’ of woods, trails, waterfalls, caves and vegetation that lies at…

Villa Adriana
Villa Adriana in Tivoli was the residence of Emperor Hadrian is a UNESCO World Heritage…

Villa Este
Villa d'Este è uno dei simboli del Rinascimento italiano, un gioiello architettonico e un giardino…
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The Pizzutello Festival
The first edition of the Pizzutello Festival was held in 1845 in honour of the…

Acque Albule Thermal Bath
The baths have been known since the time of Emperor Augustus and are located at…

Catillo Nature Reserve
The Catillo Reserve is a place where two different ecosystems overlap and it has a…