Just outside Tivoli, and visible from several city viewpoints, are the remains of a large Roman amphitheatre and temple complex. This is the Sanctuary of Hercules Victor (or Santuario di Ercole Vincitore), an important building of the Republican era. But why was it built, what can you see today, and why should you visit the …
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In the plain below Tivoli, a short distance from the town, lie the extensive remains of the Villa Adriana. This might be lesser known than Pompeii or the buildings of classical Rome, but it is one of the most important Roman sites in Italy, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A Palace For The Emperor …
This post is by Chris Bienemann Villa Romana del Casale is one of the most famous Roman villas in the world, and its splendour has led to it being listed as one of Sicily’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The villa is situated at the foot of Mount Mangone, around 6 km from Piazza Armerina and …
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Whether you are interested in ancient history, Roman remains or Renaissance architecture, you will enjoy the Baths of Diocletian in Rome. Once the largest thermal bath complex in the Roman empire, the site was later remodelled by Michelangelo to become a Carthusian monastery. And today Diocletian’s Baths are part of the National Roman Museum, and …
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Roman ruins are one of the many reasons for tourists to visit Rome, and sites such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Palatine Hill are amongst the city’s foremost visitor attractions. However, there are many smaller Roman remains in Rome and the surrounding area, some reasonably well known and others less visited. And …
The largest circular tomb in the world, and the resting place of Rome’s first emperor. The Mausoleum of Augustus is one of the city’s lesser known Roman sites, for the very good reason that it was derelict for many years, and closed altogether in 2007. However, following a major programme of renovation, the Mausoleum re-opened …
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There is far more to see in Rome that you could cram into the average-sized guidebook. This means that one of the pleasures of the city is the tucked-away sights that you discover by chance. For me, one of these was the Case Romane del Celio, a little known underground complex of Roman houses on …
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