Walls of Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli, Italy. Artist: Samuel Magal
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Walls of Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli, Italy. Hadrian's Villa was the luxurious retreat of Emperor Hadrian in Tibur (modern Tivoli) and was one of the most magnificent villas in the ancient world. It was built in the 2nd century AD as a home for the emperor and his court. During the later years of his reign, he actually governed the empire from the villa. The villa shows echoes of many different architectural orders, mostly Greek and Egyptian.
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Creator
- Samuel Magal: Photographer, head researcher and archivist of Sites and Photos
People Related
- Hadrian: Roman: Emperor
Geographic Hierarchy
- 42 50 00 N , 012 50 00 E
World Europe Italy Lazio Roma Tivoli
- 41 58 00 N , 012 48 00 E
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Locations & Buildings Palaces & Stately Homes
Locations & Buildings Archaeological Sites
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3408x5112
File Size : 51,041kb
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- R40250640
- 0740000146
- 2-368-675
- 2368675
- R40250640
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