Tivoli

From the legendary origins of Tibur, founded according to myth by Greek settlers in 1215 BC, to the modern age: a journey through the centuries, exploring the Middle Ages, pagan cults, and the illustrious figures who helped make the city great.

The great masterpieces of Tivoli — Villa d’Este, Hadrian’s Villa, Villa Gregoriana and the Sanctuary of Hercules Victor — alongside temples, churches and tombs that tell the story of two thousand years of the city’s history.

Three themed itineraries — red, yellow and green — invite you to discover churches, medieval houses and ancient remains as you wander through the narrow streets of Tivoli, along with thematic routes exploring historic squares and streets, votive shrines, and the distinctive “doors of the dead”.

The Tiburtine year is marked by festivals and processions: from the Carnival to the Fair of St Joseph, from the Good Friday Procession to the Procession of the Madonna of Quintiliolo and the Infiorata, from the Idi Adrianensi to the evocative Inchinata of Ferragosto (15 August), up to the Pizzutello Festival.

Everything you need to plan your visit: how to get to Rome and travel on to Tivoli, how to get around the city, when to visit, what to bring, and how much time to set aside to explore the area.

Travertine, the stone that has symbolized Tivoli since ancient times; “Terre Tiburtine” PDO extra virgin olive oil; the Albule thermal waters; and Pizzutello (also known as Uva Corna), a grape variety native to the area.

Free pocket guides to help you visit the monuments of Tivoli and the surrounding area, plus audio guides to download to your smartphone or MP3 player — no more books or maps to carry around.