Hadrian’s Villa and Villa D’Este in Tivoli – Private Tour from Rome

Located just outside of Tivoli, Villa Adriana is a collection of classical buildings created in the second century under the orders of Emperor Hadrian. It was a “small town” consisting of palaces, fountains and baths, as well as other structures that mimic various Greek and Egyptian architectural tyles.The construction of Villa Adriana came about due to the fact that Adriano was unhappy in the palace on Palatine Hill, and he created it as his place of retreat.The Canopus, an enormous pool surrounded by columns, is a copy of a sanctuary located near Alexandria. Although during the sixteenth century many of the statues and marble elements of Villa Adriana were looted to decorate the nearby Villa d’Este, a Renaissance-style mansion with enchanting gardens which is a UNESCO site.All the rooms in Villa d’Este are beautifully decorated with frescoes painted on the walls and ceilings. Although the most breath-taking part of the villa are the fantastic views of the garden and countryside below.