I Actually Walked Into the Ancient Roman Gardens From My Textbook!✨
I never imagined I'd step into the gardens I studied —and be *this* moved! As a landscape architecture student who memorized *Chinese & Western Garden History*, seeing Hadrian's Villa in person was a dream come true . 🏰 Hadrian's Villa (Villa Adriana) Built in 124 AD , this imperial retreat near Tivoli features: - Columned gardens with pools and statues 🏛️ - A grand central peristyle (pillared courtyard) - The "Double Portico" (Hadrian’s post-meal walkway 🚶♂️) - The "Maritime Theater" (cosmic symbolism 🌌) Exploring this 2,000-year-old masterpiece , I gasped at every turn—restoration work preserves its soul. No words do it justice—you *must* feel it! 🚆 Getting There (Non-Drivers) From Milan → Rome → Tivoli → Bus to Villa Adriana . Ask locals for help—it’s easy to get lost! 🚗 Drivers : Perfect for a peaceful full-day visit . 🎟️ Tickets : Free for architecture students! Others can buy on-site/online. 🍫 Tip : Bring snacks + €1 coin for lockers (refunded). #LandscapeDesign #HiddenRome #AncientWonders