Villa Gregoriana a Tivoli it was born more or less in 1826 when a frightening wave of flood caused the waters of the Aniene river to overflow. The government of the Papal State intervenes and at the behest of Pope Gregory XVI the course of the Aniene is diverted by creating a grand waterfall. It is decided to use the old river bed and the steep walls that close it to create a fantastic one walk, which becomes the favorite papal walk in Tivoli, a stone's throw from San Pietro, thus the park of Villa Gregoriana was born.
After the First World War the park was closed to the public for many years mainly due to lack of maintenance. In 2002 the FAI so he wanted to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its foundation. After having obtained the assignment of the Villa by the State Property of Rome, Fai has aggregated men, organizations and associations and with 4 million and a half euros began the restoration work and reclamation of Villa Gregoriana.
On the site of Villa Gregoriana it says “for the restoration they have been removed 350 tons of branches and leaves, 5 tons of waste (washing machines, refrigerators, strollers, etc.), 1200 tons of stones and earth "
Several are i tour of Villa Gregoriana. In the two entrances you will be provided with all the material to choose the most suitable route for you based on time, difficulty and things to see. The views, romantic or otherwise, are incredible. The Great Waterfall can be seen in two wonderful points, both from above and from the middle, from the middle the water reaches you which is a pleasure, especially on hot sunny days.
The paths are not very difficult but you have to put into account almeno a couple of hours to take them calmly, take some pictures and stop to enjoy the view sitting on the benches between one walk and the next. In every corner of Villa Gregoriana you can find the symbols of the FAI, the place is taken care of properly and it is important to leave it clean and preserved.
- times they are quite rigid so before you go it is good to consult them. From 2 to 31 March on weekdays it is open from 10 to 14.30, on holidays from 10 to 16. From 1 April to 15 October it is open from 10 to 18.30, from 16 October to 29 November from 10 to 14.30 on weekdays, while on holidays from 10 to 16. The ticket price and of 5€ unless you are a member of the FAI, in which case the entrance is free, children pay € 2.50
