Tivoli, between history and wonder
Heritage a short walk from the hotel
Tivoli lies a few minutes from Rome, yet it holds a heritage that would deserve a journey of its own. Guests of the Grand Hotel Duca d'Este have direct access to two UNESCO sites and to a historic centre that tells two thousand years of history.
Villa d'Este, water as architecture
Villa d'Este is the first stop not to be missed. Its Renaissance gardens hold hundreds of fountains fed without mechanical pumps, a masterpiece of hydraulic engineering that has reached us intact.
The Fountain of the Organ, which plays a melody through the movement of water, stays with everyone who sees it.
Villa Adriana, the world in one residence
A few kilometres away stands Villa Adriana, the residence the emperor Hadrian had built in the second century AD. A vast area that reproduces buildings he had seen on his travels in Greece and Egypt.
Walking among these ruins means walking through the imagination of an emperor who wanted to bring the whole world into his home.
The historic centre and Villa Gregoriana park
The historic centre of Tivoli deserves an unhurried walk. The Temple of Vesta, suspended above the Aniene gorge, offers one of the most photographed views in the area. Nearby, the Ponte Gregoriano looks straight onto the great waterfall.
For those seeking greenery, Villa Gregoriana park offers paths immersed in nature, with the Aniene waterfall as the centre of the route.
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Relaxation and discovery, no compromise
The Duca d'Este is within walking distance of many of these destinations. Staying here means alternating the calm of the hotel with the discovery of the area, without worrying about transport.
The area in pictures
