10 of the Best Roman Attractions in Italy That Are Actually Worth It
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2Hadrian’s Villa, Tivoli:
Located in Tivoli, Hadrian’s Villa is an opulent estate that served as the retreat of Emperor Hadrian.
The vast complex, including palaces, gardens, and thermal baths, reflects the emperor’s passion for art and architecture. The Canopus, a stunning pool area inspired by Egypt’s city of Canopus, is a highlight of the villa.
Painting is an ancient medium and even with the introduction of photography, film and digital technology, it still has remained a persistent mode of expression. So many paintings have been limned over dozens of millennia that only a relatively small percentage of them could be construed as "timeless classics" that have become familiar to the public—and not coincidentally produced by some of the most famous artists of all time. We, of course, have our opinion of what makes the grade and we present them here in our list of the best paintings of all time.