Discover Tivoli: The Magical Little Town Outside Rome, Tivoli, Italy
Rome is, of course, a wonderful city full of great sights and exciting activities. But if you need a break from the Colosseum and the bustling city life and are looking for something different, then just hop on the train to Tivoli for a magical experience of nature and grand historical villas.
Tivoli was founded in 1215 BC under the name Tibur and has been one of the most important cities on the outskirts of Rome. Now, this charming little Italian town is a perfect destination for a day trip from Rome. To make the most of your day, we recommend getting up early to catch one of the first train departures from Rome.
The train ride itself is a pleasant experience, taking you through a beautiful and unique landscape on the way to Tivoli. There are three major villa complexes in the town, and it might be tight on time to explore all three. For us, visiting two was more than enough.
We chose to start with Villa d鈥橢ste, which is located a little further into the town from the train station. The villa, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was built in the mid-1500s by Cardinal Ippolito II d鈥橢ste, who was Tivoli鈥檚 governor at the time. It is especially the garden that makes Villa d鈥橢ste so impressive, with its many spectacular fountains. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Tivoli was founded in 1215 BC under the name Tibur and has been one of the most important cities on the outskirts of Rome. Now, this charming little Italian town is a perfect destination for a day trip from Rome. To make the most of your day, we recommend getting up early to catch one of the first train departures from Rome.
The train ride itself is a pleasant experience, taking you through a beautiful and unique landscape on the way to Tivoli. There are three major villa complexes in the town, and it might be tight on time to explore all three. For us, visiting two was more than enough.
We chose to start with Villa d鈥橢ste, which is located a little further into the town from the train station. The villa, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was built in the mid-1500s by Cardinal Ippolito II d鈥橢ste, who was Tivoli鈥檚 governor at the time. It is especially the garden that makes Villa d鈥橢ste so impressive, with its many spectacular fountains. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Discover Tivoli: The Magical Little Town Outside Rome
Guide Location: Italy » Tivoli
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Michelina Monaci
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Guide Location: Italy » Tivoli
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Michelina Monaci
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Villa d鈥橢ste
- The Organ Fountain
- La Fraschetta Da Neno
- Villa Gregoriana
- Aniene River
- Roman Temple of Vesta
- Villa Adriana
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