Tivoli Shore Excursion (Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este)

Tivoli is a small, gorgeous town very close to Rome. Despite its small size, Tivoli boasts of two UNESCO world heritage sites: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este. Hadrian's Villa is an incredible archaeological site, and it's unique: a massive imperial residence with amazing gardens, bathhouses, dining rooms, artificial lakes, subterranean roads and much more. It was commissioned by Hadrian, one of the best and most interesting Roman emperors, who was also an amateur architect and gave a direct contribution to the construction of the complex. It's an 1800 years old masterpiece. In Tivoli, there's also another amazing site: Villa d'Este, a gorgeous Renaissance villa famous worldwide for its gardens and fountains. It was built in the 15 hundreds by the cardinal Ippolito, and it's one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Visiting these two sights when I was a kid is one of the reasons why I decided to become an archaeologist. I love those places, and I can't wait to share my passion with you.