Tivoli and the Villas
by TinKan
There are many things to see in the town of Tivoli and this little town has much to offer in the way of food, drink, tourist gifts and tours of the old Roman Villas that are located in the area.
In the main square you will find many people trying to sell tours and gifts but the real treasures are to be found in the side streets and in the Roman ruins.
Antique Tibur and the present
by alza
Here is a pot-pourri of photos from Villa Adriana in June 2010. More photos of Villa Adriana in travelogue below.
The great wall was constructed following advice by Hadrian's doctor regarding the length of a healthy daily walk for the Emperor. All Hadrian had to do was walk along its length and back, and his exercise for the day was done.
See Daumet's reconstruction of Villa Adriana for a good idea of its former appearance.
Temples of the Town
by sandysmith
At the edge of the town overlooking a ravine near the Ponte Gregoriano are the ruins of these temples - temples of Vesta and Sybil.
The round based temple of Vesta dates from 1st century is formed by 18 Corinthian columns but only 10 remain today.
The rectangular Sybil temple is ionic in style.
Villa Hadriana
by sandysmith
The Villa Hadriana became the imperial residence. The villa was located just outside ancient Tibur, modern Tivoli, some 28 km E. of Rome. It stood on a hillside, surrounded by two minor tributaries to the Aniene, which flows into the Tiber just N. of Rome. Tivoli, and hence the villa, was easily reached from Rome by land via the Via Tiburtina and by boat on the Aniene, being navigable at the time.
Canopus view
by sandysmith
The Canopus refers to an artificial canal that connected the Egyptian city of Canopus in the Nile delta with Alexandria. The city Canopus was famous for its Temple of Serapis - the temple at the end of the lake. The Canopus was built before Hadrian's first journey to Egypt, so it is not a reconstruction of something he had seen on this travels as purported to be so.
I was so excited when I took this view from the hill above and saw all the reflections...I could hardly contain myself and rushed down to snap away. Hence the next few pics will show these reflections!