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| Greek Theater This is 36 m in diameter, which was used to hold performances. Only a part of a cave and part of a circular aisle remain. Terrace of Tempe This was the main entrance passage between the outer door and the interior of the Villa. It has wide roofed structures with side chambers and looks over a deep valley, which was named Tessaglia by Hadrian. Lower Terrace of the Libraries This is considered the one of the most ancient areas of the palace. The two Libraries (Greek and Latin) are believed to be responsible for the name of this complex. These are tricliniums connected by a trapezoidal portico and surrounded by smaller chambers. Tempe Pavilion This is the Vantage point on the lower valley of Terrace of Tempe. Imperial Triclinium A couch facing three sides of a rectangular table used for reclining at meals. Hospitalia (Guest House) Two groups of five rooms with the presence of alcoves for beds make them look as cubicles and were destined as dormitories for the Praetorian Guard who defended the entrance to the Palace. They have mosaic floors with geometric and plant themes. Towards the south are the latrines and a great chamber. Latin Library The Latin library on the east has 2 rooms. The first room has a square plan and recess on three sides, and is covered by cross vaulting. The more internal of the two rooms has an apse and barrel vaulting. Greek Library The Greek library has two rooms, of which, the first has four recesses, and the internal part of the two has a second floor. Both are covered with cross vaulting. Courtyard of the libraries This is the most ancient area of the Villa and has the Republican Villa to its South and the Greek and Latin library to its North. Hall with Doric Pillars This large rectangular hall of 32m by 23m was used as a public building. The name is derived from its structure having porticos and Doric bases. The central portion of this hall has a second floor with open windows, which were covered by pavilion vaults. Golden Square (Piazzo d’Orro) This stands one of the most extraordinary constructions in the Villa for its architecture and structure. To gain access to the building is through the octagonal shaped vestibule with alternating rectangular and semicircular niches. The roof consists of a small dome resting on pillars with arches for a central opening. The vestibule opens up to a peristyle surrounded by portico with alternating columns of marble and granite. The walls are covered by plaster. The east and west has two other porticos and the central portion has a pool running down to its axis. On either side of the pool are gardens. Pecile and Hundred Chambers The pecile is a vast portico with curved short sides. The central garden has a pool. To the western side of the pecile are lots of quarters on different floors, connected to the surface by underground tunnels. Those were occupied by servants and slaves of the villa occupied. Philosophers’ Hall This is a rectangular room with lots of closets to hold books. Maritime Theater This circular, stadium-like building containing Ionic portico served as a study room for Hadrian. It dates back to bricks 117 CE. The access to this fascinating building was through two revolving bridges of wood. Thermae and Heliocaminus This is the most important bath of the villa, which has calidarium with a semicircular basin, a frigidarium and a pool with portico. Being a heliocaminus bath, it has large windows to its southwest. There is a air heating apparatus that gives an impression that they are all Turkish baths. Many bricks here carry a pre-123 CE date. |
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