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  • Villa Gregoriana (Tivoli, 30 km east of Rome) image

Villa Gregoriana (Tivoli, 30 km east of Rome)


villa Gregoriana, Largo Sant'Angelo, 00019 Tivoli RM

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Positioned in a very steep valley carved out at the foot at the ancient acropolis of Tivoli, villa Gregoriana is one of the most fascinating, special parks in Europe. It was created by Pope Gregory XVI. in 1834 to defend the town of Tivoli from the ruinous floods of the Aniene river. The park consists mainly of thick woodlands with paths that lead to the caves of Neptune and the Sirens, which form part of a series of gorges and cascades, and to the Great Waterfall. You need good shoes and condition!

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Villa Adriana (Tivoli, 25 km east of Rome)


villa Adriana, Largo Marguerite Yourcenar, 1, 00010 Tivoli RM

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Hadrian's Villa (Villa Adriana) is a magnificent imperial residence spread in area of 80 hectares. Since 1999 it is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The villa was built during the reign of Emperor Hadrian Publius Aelia in the years 117-133 AD, approx. 35 km southeast of Rome, near the river Anio. Tivoli (ancient Tibur) at that time was the popular resort of wealthy Romans (Catullus, Horace, Augustus, Maecenas). Visitors can see there replicas of famous Greek and Egyptian work, totally about 500 statues, fountains, fountains, fine mosaics, frescoes: geometric patterns, hunting scenes, etc.. Ceilings are usually propped decorative arches columns of different styles.

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Castel Sant’Angelo


Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00186 Roma

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Castel Sant' Angelo is located on the banks of the Tiber close to the Vatican. This Fortress was built as a mausoleum for the Emperor Hadrian (AD130-139), but it has also been a prison and a papal residence. At present it has various exhibits ranging from Renaissance paintings and pottery to antique military weapons. The view from the terrace is amazing.

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Colosseum - tickets on-line



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The Roman Colosseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, was commisioned in AD 72 by Emperor Vespasian. It was completed by his son, Titus, in 80, with later improvements by Domitian. It was built to a practical design, with its 80 arched entrances allowing easy access to 55,000 spectators, who were seated according to rank. It is the huge ellipse 188m long and 156 wide. Originally 240 masts were attached to stone corbels on the 4th level.

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National Museum of Pasta Foods


Via Flaminia 141, Roma

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Located in Piazza Scanderbeg 117 in Rome (few steps from the Trevi Fountain, at the foot of the Quirinale Palace), the only one museum of its kind in the world. In its eleven exhibition rooms you will discover eight centuries of the national “first course”, the Italian invention that the world envies us! Open daily from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. The fee € 10,00 for adults.

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St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican


Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano

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A major basilica in Vatican City, an enclave of Rome, one of the largest church ever built and it remains one of the holiest sites in Christendom. St. Peter's Basilica stands on the traditional site where Peter - the apostle who is considered the first pope - was crucified and buried. St. Peter's tomb is under the main altar and many other popes are buried in the basilica as well. Originally founded by Constantine in 324, rebuilt in the 16th cent. by renaissance masters including Bramante, Michelangelo and Bernini.

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Vatican Museums


Viale Vaticano, 00165 Roma

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The Vatican Museums contain masterpieces of painting, sculpture and other works of art collected by the popes through the centuries. The Museums include several monumental works of art, such as the Sistine Chapel, the Chapel of Beato Angelico, the Raphael Rooms and Loggia and the Borgia Apartment. Open every weekday morning and in the early afternoon in summer. Entry is free on the last Sunday of every month.

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Sistine Chapel


Sistine chapel, 00120, Vatikán

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Thanks to the extraordinary talent of Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), the Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina) in Vatican City has become one of the most famous art galleries in the western world. Michelangelo's famous Sistine ceiling depicts scenes from Genesis in dramatic and moving detail, while The Last Judgment on the end wall is striking and powerful. The side walls are covered with important Renaissance frescoes by other artists, depicting biblical scenes and contemporary popes.

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Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri


Piazza della Repubblica, Roma

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A unique Renaissance church designed by Michelangelo, located in piazza della Repubblica, near railway station Termini. It was built inside the Roman walls of the Baths of Diocletian. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, to the angels, and to the Christian slaves who died building the baths. It is filled with art, monumental tombs and also has some holy relics.

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