1934 Hadrian's Villa Hospitalia Tivoli Italy

1934 vintage postcard. Hadrian's Villa Hospitalia in Tivoli, Italy. Silver gelatin print. RPPC. Real photo postcard.

Hadrian’s Villa, or Villa Adriana, in Tivoli, Italy, is a vast and impressive complex built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian around 120 AD. Among its many structures, the Hospitalia stands out as a notable feature. The Hospitalia was a two-story building designed to accommodate guests. It had ten guest rooms on the first floor, arranged along a wide central hallway, with a hall at the southern end. This building dates back to the first phase of the villa’s construction, between 118 and 125 AD.

Hadrian’s Villa itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its architectural innovation and grandeur. The complex includes over 30 buildings, such as palaces, theaters, temples, libraries, and baths, all set within beautifully landscaped gardens. The villa served as a retreat for Hadrian, who preferred it over his palace in Rome.

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