In the hills east of Rome, Tivoli holds two UNESCO masterpieces: Hadrian's Villa, the sprawling country retreat of the emperor with its Canopus pool, and the Renaissance Villa d'Este, whose terraced gardens cascade through hundreds of fountains.
When to visit Tivoli
Average highs and lows across the year.
What to see first
Hadrian's Villa
Emperor Hadrian's sprawling villa at Tivoli, a memory of his travels in marble and brick, with the Canopus and Maritime Theatre.
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Eating and drinking in Tivoli
Well-loved everyday tables and Michelin stars, each checked open.
- Osteria La BriciolaOsteria
- Taverna di DraculaTrattoria
- Pizzeria da ZazziPizzeria
- La Fraschetta da NenoOsteria
- Ristorante SibillaTrattoria
- fà 'n pò come te parePizzeria
Michelin-starred
- Al Madrigale | Nuova Cucina Rurale ★
Sleeping in Tivoli
Well-reviewed places to stay, each checked open, by town.
- Domus De Cinti
- B&B Al Catillo 1600 Tivoli
- Antica Villa di Bruto
- Residenze Gregoriane
- B&B Il Giardino
- Regina Bed and Breakfast
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