Postcard: Tivoli - Villa Adriana, Temple of Venus

The Villa Adriana - commonly known as Hadrian's Villa - is located in Tivoli, about 18 miles from Rome. Hadrian disliked the Palatine Hill in Rome, so he built a large estate here, and moved his government and court to this location. Hadrian used the Villa to showcase the different styles of architecture and statuary he found during his many travels, incorporating Greek and Egyptian details throughout.