The ancient town Tivoli

A few kilometers from Rome, on the banks of the quaint little town located Ania Tivoli. City opens its arms and welcomes its all Visitor him to the light. No one will not leave indifferent friendly people, delicious cuisine in a cozy family restaurant, the beauty of the picturesque nature with healing springs and mystery of ancient architecture.

As mentioned above, the city is rich in monuments of ancient architecture, but the greatest delight of tourists is a visit to the ancient villas. For example, the Villa Este was built in the 16th century by Cardinal Hippolyte. It is something vaguely reminiscent of the French Versailles and Peterhof. Cardinal, of course, well versed in the arts and had a superb collection of antiques, but the ways to recharge do not speak that good in favor of the host. Unfortunately, up to now the collection has not survived, but the villa is something to see without it. Figured fountains, manicured park superb architecture of the villa and the sculptural decoration will delight any visitor.

No less interesting and Hadrian's Villa, which in the past also shone with luxury and wealth. Today, alas, from the former decoration there is almost nothing left, but all the same it is possible to admire the ancient architecture, and relax in the shade of a sprawling garden. Not far from the villa, surrounded by assorted statues Canopy is a pond. According to legend, drowned in the pond a handsome head of the empire and part-time lover of Hadrian, Antinous.

But the palm for many centuries, keeps Villa Gregoriana. Even just driving up to the villa, you will start to capture the spirit of the great beauty facilities. But even more enthusiasm is what's inside. There you are waiting for multimeter waterfalls and huge caves, mountain trails and dark caves, well-preserved ancient temples.

A lot of interesting things can be found in the old town of Tivoli. All who wish to will be able to dine in the 400-year-old restaurant Sibyl, where at one time hosted such famous guests as the family of the Romanovs, Napoleon, King of Prussia, Frederick. Also there liked to visit and artists Gogol, Bryullov ghetto.

See triptych of Christ the Savior, which was created in the 12th century, can be, visiting the Church of St. Lorenzo. By the way the temple was built in the fifth century, but in the 16th century after the partial destruction of the Temple was rebuilt in the Baroque style.