Hello, I am Adam. Look around you. Every stone in this city has a secret, and many of them were stolen, repurposed, or built on the ashes of something even greater. Breathe in the scent of damp travertine and rich espresso floating through the air. Listen to the faint rumble of water echoing off the ancient walls. In Tivoli, a crumbling temple does not just fade away... it gets a fresh roof and a new political agenda. As we walk, we will uncover exactly how centuries of ambitious rulers turned the forgotten bones of the past into grand monuments of their own power.
As we wander together, my voice will start playing automatically when you reach the right spots, though you can always tap play yourself. If these winding alleys get confusing, just open the map in your app, and remember you can ask me questions in the chat at each stop. Just be sure to watch your step on the uneven cobblestones and keep an eye out for fast-moving local traffic.
Let's walk toward the edge of the valley, where nature and human ambition first collided. Make your way to Villa Gregoriana, and I will meet you there.
