This morning we met Viviana in the
local square and caught our charter bus to the small town of Tivoli in the
outskirts of eastern Rome. The ancient
ruins of Hadrians Villa are located on a small hill just down from the
town. Francesco arrived on his scooter
and toured this spectacular site with us; he shared much about the history and
the fascinating architectural techniques that the Romans implemented in the
creation of this extraordinary complex.
Many of the villa’s individual structures were recreations that were
inspired by Emperor Hadrian’s travels through the empire.
Next, as Leah and Ann so eloquently
put it, “We visited the most magical place on Earth…that isn’t Disney.” Villa D’este. Built by the Cardinal D’este in
the 1600s, it is considered to be the epitome of Italian gardens and the finest
in the world. At the time of its
construction, it costs were nearly 1 million Euros. The use of complex fountains and intricate
plantings made this the best garden destination of our trip so far! Enjoy a few of our pics from this amazing place...
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