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Gregorian Villa: Entrance ticket

Highlights

Marvel at the spectacular Cascata Grande, Italy’s second tallest waterfall.

Experience serene nature trails surrounded by lush greenery and ancient structures.

Discover historical sites such as Roman ruins and caves scattered throughout the park.

Enjoy a peaceful escape just a short distance from Rome in the town of Tivoli.

Soak in the atmosphere that once inspired artists and writers since the 19th century.

Villa Gregoriana is a 19th-century park in Tivoli, set in a deep gorge where the Aniene River drops more than 100 meters in a single waterfall. Paths wind down past grottoes, Roman ruins and woodland, with ancient temples looking down from the cliff above. Book tickets online and make it part of a day trip to Tivoli from Rome.

About Villa Gregoriana, Tivoli, Italy

Villa Gregoriana is a heritage park in Tivoli, about 30 km east of Rome. After yet another flood in 1826, Pope Gregory XVI had tunnels cut through the rock between 1832 and 1835 to divert the Aniene River. The works created the Great Waterfall and a reshaped valley, which was then laid out as a Romantic garden.

Founded: 1835, by Pope Gregory XVI
Managed by: FAI, since 2002

Villa Gregoriana - Highlights in Pictures

Why Visit Villa Gregoriana?

The Great Waterfall

The Cascata Grande drops more than 100 meters into the gorge, second in height in Italy only to the Marmore Falls. It's man-made, a product of the 1830s works to tame the Aniene.

Roman Ruins Above the Gorge

The park lies below Tivoli's ancient acropolis. You pass the remains of the villa of Manlius Vopiscus, which the Roman poet Statius wrote about, and finish beneath two temples more than 2,000 years old.

The Grottoes

The Grotto of Neptune and the Grotto of the Sirens were carved into the limestone by the river. Footpaths lead down into the gorge to reach them.

Woodland, Not Formal Gardens

Unlike the manicured gardens elsewhere in Tivoli, this is shaded woodland, with trails dipping into the Valle dell'Inferno (Valley of Hell). Bring good shoes.

Timings

The park opens at 9:30 AM for most of the season (9 AM in July and August) and closes between 4 PM and 7 PM, depending on the month.
Last entry is one hour before closing.

The Timings page has the full month-by-month schedule.

How to Get There?

Villa Gregoriana is in Tivoli, about 30 km east of Rome, with its entrance on the edge of the old town.

Address:

Largo Sant'Angelo, 1, 00019 Tivoli RM, Italy

Directions

By Train
By Bus
By Car

Take an FL2 regional train from Roma Tiburtina to Tivoli, roughly 45 to 60 minutes. The entrance is a five-minute walk from the station.

Things to Know Before Visiting Villa Gregoriana

Expect plenty of steps: the route drops into the gorge and climbs back out.

Wear shoes with grippy soles, as the paths are often damp.

Arrive at least an hour before closing to make the last entry.

You'll come out by the Temple of Vesta, not where you went in.

Additional Information

Facilities
Souvenir Store
Dining

Restrooms are available, and drinking fountains along the trail let you top up your water.

Accessibility

The main route has steep slopes and many steps, so it isn't suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. The acropolis area around the temples has step-free access.

Frequently Asked Questions about Villa Gregoriana

What is Villa Gregoriana?

A 19th-century park in Tivoli, created after Pope Gregory XVI diverted the Aniene River in the 1830s. It combines a huge waterfall, grottoes, woodland trails and Roman ruins.

Is the waterfall natural?

No. The Great Waterfall formed when the river was channeled through new tunnels dug between 1832 and 1835.

How tall is the Great Waterfall?

Over 100 meters, making it the second-highest waterfall in Italy after the Marmore Falls.

Who runs the park today?

The FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano), the Italian National Trust, which has managed and restored it since 2002.

What Roman ruins can I see?

The remains of the villa of Manlius Vopiscus, plus two temples on the acropolis, one round and one rectangular, both over 2,000 years old.

What are the grottoes?

The Grotto of Neptune and the Grotto of the Sirens, caves the river carved into the limestone. Paths lead down into the gorge to reach them.

Why was it so popular with artists?

It was a highlight of the Grand Tour, drawing travelers such as Goethe and Turner, and became the most painted view in Tivoli.