Hadrian's Villa near Tivoli, Rome by Marina De Franceschini Built by the Emperor Hadrian, starting from 117 A.D., it is the most extensive ancient roman villa, covering an area of at least 80 hectares, more or less as Pompeii. Site of Marina De Franceschini Author of the book Villa Adriana - Mosaici, pavimenti, edifici, Roma 1991 Winner of the Prize "l'Erma di Bretschneider" The following pictures are property of the Author. All rights reserved.