Hadrian’s Villa, Emperor Hadrian’s suburban residence in Tivoli, built in the second century AD over an area of more than 120 hectares, consists of an exceptional complex of buildings, constructions, and decorative elements that combine Egyptian architectural features with Greek and Roman origins in a synthesis of architecture and hydraulics that encompasses the highest expressions of classical culture, both architecturally and artistically. Due to this uniqueness, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999, with one of the criteria being its profound influence on artists and architects of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The Villa reflects the eclectic personality of Hadrian, a lover of many arts, a great traveler, and a supporter of the empire’s universalist mission. Driven by this vision, he designed the complex, representing an ongoing dialogue between architecture, landscape, water, and ‘artificial nature.’ The presence of vast areas with olive groves and vineyards that were planted over the subsequent centuries became an integral part of the Villa’s identity and served as an exemplary reference for Renaissance gardens. Today, thanks to the management of the autonomous Villa Adriana and Villa d’Este-VILLÆ Institute, the archaeological complex constitutes a dynamic entity that strongly supports the diverse interests of the international public. Its rich offerings include exhibitions, publishing, conferences, educational initiatives, and the promotion of musical culture, film, and contemporary art.