Explore the itinerary through the Historical Center
If you are in Rome and want to reach Tivoli, take the A24 highway out of Rome and then take the Tivoli exit; if you want to avoid the highway toll, you can take the Via Tiburtina Valeria.
Once in the town centre of Tivoli, you can leave your car at the Piazza Matteotti parking lot and start your walking tour. The walk starts with a visit to Rocca Pia and to the ancient Roman amphitheater, also called the Bleso amphitheater; from here it is only a short walk to Piazza Garibaldi, where you can admire the sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro, and then proceed to the Church of Saint Mary Major (or of Saint Francis). Going on with the stroll on Via della Missione you will head to Palazzo San Bernardino, where the municipal office is; after that, you will arrive in Piazza Palatina and Piazza Rivarola: if you go on and take Via della Sibilla, you will finally reach the temples of Vesta and of the Sybil.
Once arrived in the center of Tivoli, you can leave your car at the Piazza Matteotti parking and start your walking tour. The walk starts with a visit to Rocca Pia and to the ancient Roman amphitheater, also called amphitheater Bleso; from here is a short walk to reach Piazza Garibaldi, where you can admire the sculpture by Arnoldo Pomodoro, and then proceed to the Church of Saint Mary Mayor (or San Francis). Going on with the stroll on Via della Missione you will head to Palazzo San Bernardino, where the municipal office is; after that, you will arrive to Piazza Palatina and to Piazza Rivarola: if you go on and take Via della Sibilla, you will finally reach the temples of Vesta and of the Sybil.
Once in the town centre of Tivoli, you can leave your car at the Piazza Matteotti parking lot and start your walking tour. The walk starts with a visit to Rocca Pia and to the ancient Roman amphitheater, also called the Bleso amphitheater; from here it is only a short walk to Piazza Garibaldi, where you can admire the sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro, and then proceed to the Church of Saint Mary Major (or of Saint Francis). Going on with the stroll on Via della Missione you will head to Palazzo San Bernardino, where the municipal office is; after that, you will arrive in Piazza Palatina and Piazza Rivarola: if you go on and take Via della Sibilla, you will finally reach the temples of Vesta and of the Sybil.
Once arrived in the center of Tivoli, you can leave your car at the Piazza Matteotti parking and start your walking tour. The walk starts with a visit to Rocca Pia and to the ancient Roman amphitheater, also called amphitheater Bleso; from here is a short walk to reach Piazza Garibaldi, where you can admire the sculpture by Arnoldo Pomodoro, and then proceed to the Church of Saint Mary Mayor (or San Francis). Going on with the stroll on Via della Missione you will head to Palazzo San Bernardino, where the municipal office is; after that, you will arrive to Piazza Palatina and to Piazza Rivarola: if you go on and take Via della Sibilla, you will finally reach the temples of Vesta and of the Sybil.
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Strada delle Ville
Just two steps away from Rome you can take one of the most beautiful itineraries in Italy, linking the villas of Tivoli: Villa Gregoriana, Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana.
Il Cammino dell'acqua
Follow the ancient path of water between nature and archeology, passing through the Bath of Bagni di Tivoli and the roman aqueducts and Anio Novus.
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Archeology
The Temple of Vesta
The Temple of Vesta is a very important structure of the ancient acropolis of Tivoli. It is next to the Temple of the Sibyl and is probably dedicated to Vesta, the goddess of the hearth.
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Places of worship
Saint Mary Major's Church
Saint Mary Major's Church, also known as Saint Francis' Church, is considered one of the most beautiful places of worship in the city. Built around the 12th century, it contains the tomb of Ippolito D'Este.
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Squares
Piazza Garibaldi
Piazza Garibaldi is a wide public space close to the Rocca Pia and the Roman amphitheater. It is adorned with the Founding Fathers Arch, designed by Arnaldo Pomodoro.
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