Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli, Information, Hours & Tips

Hadrian’s Villa, also known in Italian as Villa Adriana, was an ancient retreat from Rome for Emperor Hadrian dating back to the 2nd century BC.
Today, the area is a very vast archaeological complex of over 30 buildings, covering an area of at least 1 square kilometre ( 250 acres ) of which much is still undiscovered. It also a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999!

This stunning, palace was adorned with impressive statues and decorations inspired by Hadrian’s journeys to Asia Minor and North Africa.
As in past times, Hadrian’s Villa still offers a break from the hustle and bustle of the city of Rome. In this quiet, unique place you can really feel the atmosphere of a glorious past coming back to life, making of Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli one of the best destinations for an excursion or day trip from Rome!

There are multiple options to get to Hadrian’s Villa from Rome by public transports. Read the “How to Reach” section for information of the best itineraries available. Moreover, in this page you will find information about tickets to Hadrian’s Villa and opening hours.

Enjoy your day trip and visit!

• How to Visit
• How to Reach
• Hadrian’s Villa Facts
• Hadrian’s Villa FAQ
• Free Itineraries
• What’s Nearby

1PLAN YOUR VISIT IN ADVANCE

– Add this landmark to your Travel List and prebook your tickets through the Call Center!;

2CHECK IN ADVANCE THE BEST TIME VISIT

– Springtime and Summertime: As early as possibile, starting from 9.00 am;
– Fall and Wintertime: from 10.30am to 4.30pm;

3WEAR COMFORTABLE FOOTWEAR

– Summertime: sneakers, sun cream and a hat;
– Wintertime: sneakers, umbrella and raincoat

Call Center for Reservations:
+39 06 399 67 700
Monday to Friday: 9.00 am – 1.00 pm / 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Saturday: 9.00 am – 2.00 pm

1FROM ROME TO HADRIAN’S VILLA

Metro + Bus:

From Rome take the B or Blue Metro line and stop at “Ponte Mammolo”. From there you can take the CoTral, local buses that connect Rome to other cities in the Latium region. Take the CoTral bus “Prenestina” direction. This bus will stop at 300 meters from the entrance of Hadrian’s Villa.
The bus trip takes approximately 45 minutes.

Cotral Bus:

Take the CoTral Bus “Via Tiburtina” direction. The bus stops in Tivoli (1 km from the entrance of Hadrian’s Villa)

Address:
Largo Marguerite Yourcenar, 1, 00010 Tivoli (RM), Italy
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First thing to strike one’s attention about Hadrian’s Villa is how huge it is. The Villa extended for over 120 hectares (250 acres) and it took Hadrian’s men 15 years to complete it.
Hadrian lived here, in this stunning estate outside the city with his wife, Sabina, his most trusted advisors and guards. He was not just a great general, he was also a man of culture, passionate about the Greek World. He was the first Emperor with a beard, just because he wanted to be identify with greek philosophers.

Today, just a few ruins stand of this amazing palace. But it is enough for the eye to get a glimpse into this stunning scenario. Gardens, baths, halls for banquets and parties, a theater, a library and even an artificial lake! This was Hadrian’s Villa, an incredible complex, scattered with statues of emperors and gods. According to sources there were at least 400 statues in Hadrian’s Villa.

Are you wondering what happened to all those beautiful white marbles and statues? Well, when the Villa was found during the Renaissance it was basically sacked of its treasures. Popes sold statues to the best offerers in Europe.

Are you wondering something about this landmark in Rome? Go to our Q&A section and post your question. It will be answered by an official Rome tour guide!