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Colosseum
Rome, Italy
The vast Roman amphitheatre that has become the symbol of the Eternal City.
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Hadrian's Villa
The sprawling country retreat of an emperor, with pools, baths and garden ruins.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Hadrian's Villa matters
The emperor Hadrian built himself a huge retreat outside Rome with theatres, baths and landscaped gardens copied from places he'd visited. The ruins sit among olive trees and cypresses, and the long reflecting pool is the highlight. It's an easy day trip from Rome, often combined with Villa d'Este.
Talking points
- Hadrian was famous for travelling the empire and borrowing ideas.
- The long water canal is the best-preserved highlight.
- It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Tivoli.
- Combine it with Villa d'Este.
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