Emperor Hadrian assumed power on 2nd Aug 117AD. He was a highly cultured man, appreciated all forms of art and had a special passion for architecture. He rebuilt London in 122AD after the fire and constructed Hadrian's wall. His private villa was constructed between 118-134 AD and occupied a site of 300 hectares of which only 1/5 is still visible today. The villa complimented the surrounding countryside and was of a scale and refinement not previously seen.
We particularly enjoyed the scale of some of the buildings, the fish and turtles in the water features.
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Emperor Hadrian
(born in Spain) |
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| The great Baths in the background |
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| The Canopus |
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