Villa Gregoriana
Discover the beauty of Villa Gregoriana in Tivoli, Italy. Explore picturesque landscapes, enchanting waterfalls, and ancient ruins. Make a hasslefree itniraary with your free cancellation tickets
Entry Ticket to Villa Gregoriana
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Gasp in awe as you explore the most romantic park in Italy, built by Pope Gregory XVI in the first half of the nineteenth century.
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Take in the beauty of the second-highest waterfall in Italy - the result of a marvelous feat of hydraulic engineering.
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Visit the ancient Roman acropolis and discover the opulence in the life of Horace.
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Unwind in the gardens amidst 70+ species of trees around you.
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Awaken the art enthusiast in you with tasteful paintings curated by the 19th-century pope himself.
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Gasp in awe as you explore the most romantic park in Italy, built by Pope Gregory XVI in the first half of the nineteenth century.
-
Take in the beauty of the second-highest waterfall in Italy - the result of a marvelous feat of hydraulic engineering.
-
Visit the ancient Roman acropolis and discover the opulence in the life of Horace.
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Unwind in the gardens amidst 70+ species of trees around you.
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Awaken the art enthusiast in you with tasteful paintings curated by the 19th-century pope himself.
Pro tips to help you make a pick
With your basic entry ticket, spend as much time as you'd like in this urban oasis as you take in ancient caves, dwellings and of course, the highlight, the stunning waterfall.
While not strictly part of Villa Gregoriana, don't forget to visit the temples of Vesta and Sybil that are part of the Acropolis above. These two ancient temples occupy the rocky promontory, gazing down on the waterfall of the attraction.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the terrain is uneven and has a lot of stairs.
This site is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility issues.
While dogs are allowed on site, they must be leashed at all times.
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About Villa Gregoriana
Built in the 1830s by Pope Gregory XVI to control flooding from the Aniene River, Villa Gregoriana in Tivoli is a park unlike any other. It's a beautiful blend of nature and history, with its landscape containing remnants of ancient villas, caves and dense vegetation. By creating the Monte Castillo tunnel, the Aniene was redirected from Tivoli town to emerge as a gorgeous waterfall that drops 130 meters.
Villa Gregoriana gets its name from the remains of an ancient dwelling called Manlius Vopiscus, whose remnants are still on site. The Aniene, having passed through it, has reduced several of its rooms to grottoes.
The architect of Villa Gregoriana was actually chosen from a competition to decide who would rise to the challenge of solving the problem of River Aniene's flooding. The winner, Clemente Folchi, suggested diverting the river bed and bypassing it through tunnels.
In the 20th century, Villa Gregoriana was damaged due to bombing from the World Wars, and it lay largely forgotten.
When the Fondo Ambiente Italiano (FAI), an Italian municipal corporation undertook the task of cleaning up the Villa in 2002, they had to clean out over 5 tons of trash that had collected over the decades. Found among the rubbish pile were TVs and washing machines.
Why visit Villa Gregoriana?
Plan your visit
via Largo Sant'Angelo
The entrance is via Largo Sant'Angelo and the exit is via the bookshop near the Temple of Vesta.
Dogs are allowed as long as they are leashed.
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