Hadrian’s Villa is one of the most imposing and surprising residences of the ancient world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is situated a few kilometres from Rome among the harmonious and green valleys of Tivoli.
Hadrian’s Villa is an innovative and striking example of Roman architecture, richly evocative of the places admired by the Emperor Hadrian during his travels through the Empire’s provinces.
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Opening times
Monday to Sunday
from 30 October to 26 February 2023
Villa Adriana from 8.15 to 15.30 (exit 17.00)
Mouseia from 10.00 to 16.00from 27 February to 26 March 2023
Villa Adriana from 8.15 to 17.00 (exit 18.30)
Mouseia from 10.00 to 17.30from 27 March 2023 to 17 September 2023
Villa Adriana from 8.15 to 18.00 (exit 19.30)
Mouseia from 10.00 to 18.30The ticket office and entrance close an hour and a half earlier
Attention:
On first Sunday of the month, extraordinary opening with free admission from 8.15-17.00 (last admission 16.00). -
Closing
January 1st and December 25th, except for extraordinary openings based on the MiC project
- Web Hadrian’s Villa
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Feature List
- Info line
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Accessibility
Partially accessible to the disabled. Download the route
HISTORY
Built between 121 and 137 A.D., for Emperor Hadrian this villa was a genuine refuge from the chaos of Rome. It was gradually abandoned following his death, and during the Middle Ages it was used as farmland, as a quarry for fine construction materials and as a stone reserve from which to extract lime.
The first topographical study of the Villa by Pirro Ligorio took place in 1560 while between the 14th and 19th centuries excavation activities multiplied bringing a large portion of the original villa to light.
VISITING HADRIAN'S VILLA
Strolling around Hadrian’s Villa will catapult you back in time to the spaces desired and trodden by one of the most important emperors in Roman history. You will be intrigued by the Teatro marittimo, one of the first constructions of the noble residence, and by the Canopus complex with its large rectangular pool surrounded by wonderful sculptures that reflects the fascinating Serapeum, the temple dedicated to Serapis.
Before you leave make sure you see the Pecile, a huge garden with colonnades and central swimming pool, the Antinoeion, the sacred area that probably housed the tomb of Hadrian’s young favourite, the famous Antinous, and the Great and Small Baths, elegantly decorated with the area below reserved for personnel.
Villa Hadrian in Tivoli needs no introduction. Come and retrace the footsteps of a man and an emperor with a multifaceted and intriguing personality and you will discover a historical gem that will leave you open-mouthed.
Services
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Visits
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Visits
for groups by reservation
available in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
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Didactics for schools
by reservation
available in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
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Audioguide
durata: 1 ora e 15'
available in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
costo: € 5.00 - Bookshop
Additional Info
SCHOOLS
School Pass required from 1 March to 31 October
Online booking (here), via the call center or at the ticket office subject to availability
Where
Largo Marguerite Yourcenar 2, Tivoli (RM)
Transportation
Metro: line B, stop Ponte Mammolo, bus Co.Tral direction Via Prenestina and stop about 300 m. from the site
Bus: Co.Tral direction Via Tiburtina and bus stop about 1 km from the site
Co.Tral direction Tivoli/A24 motorway and stop about 1 km from the site
Train: Tivoli Station stop and CAT bus line number 4
Ville di Tivoli link: from the square in front of the Bagni di Tivoli railway station direct bus connection to Villa Adriana. More information on the Trenitalia - CAT Tivoli combined service.
Visiting Rules
- Face masks strongly reccommended. Find out more
- access to the Serapeo allowed only with a guided tour (actually suspended)
- It is forbidden to bring camping backpacks, bulky bags and suitcases/trolley inside the monument
- it is advisable to wear comfortable clothing, suitable for the visiting season, and the use of comfortable shoes
- open toilets: by the entrance (weekend only) and by the Plastic model. Canopus services closed
- the kiosk for drinks and snacks near the Plastic model is open
- guided tours are given for groups of maximum 30 people, "whisper" suggested
FROM 17 APRIL 2023
Villa Adriana is affected by a complex technical operation of emptying, maintenance and subsequent filling of three iconic water basins of the site, Canopo, Pecile and Teatro Marittimo. The intervention is aimed at the protection and enhancement of the archaeological complexes.
Learn more here
