Villa Adriana Audio Guide
Explore Villa Adriana with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Hadrian's Villa is a vast Roman archaeological complex near Tivoli, Italy. It comprises the ruins of a palatial residence, baths, theaters, and temples built by Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD.
What you will hear
Greek Theatre
Located near the entrance, this traditional Roman-style theatre was used for private court performances, reflecting Hadrian's passion for Greek culture.
The Theatre Seating
The grassy slopes you see here were once the tiered stone seating, known as the cavea, where the Roman elite watched private plays.
The Plastico (Site Model)
This museum space houses a massive 1:100 scale model of the villa, essential for understanding the original layout of the sprawling 120-hectare complex.
The Imperial Layout
The model reveals how Hadrian seamlessly integrated residential blocks, lush gardens, and reflecting pools into a complex network of structures.
The Service Quarter Model
The long, straight line on the model marks the Pecile wall, which hides the tiered living quarters known as the "Hundred Chambers."
Temple of Venus of Cnidus
A circular temple that once housed a copy of the famous Aphrodite of Cnidus statue, set within a semicircular colonnade.
The Doric Colonnade
The standing Doric columns and circular base provide a glimpse into the open architecture that once housed the statue of Venus.
Courtyard of the Libraries
A grand garden courtyard that served as a transitional space between the imperial residence and the library buildings.
Courtyard of the Libraries
This courtyard served as a tranquil transition zone, connecting the bustling imperial palace to the quiet, intellectual world of the libraries.
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