1. ENGLISH - Maritime Theatre, Hadrian's Villa

Maritime Theatre  

ENGLISH - Impressive Ionic colonnade that  marked an artificial island surrounded by  time through a channel they formed the  

Adrian's incredible resting place known for his passion for Greece a love that is visible in the innovative architecture that makes up the entire 

residential complex a villa that was kind of ideal city that wanted to combine the best elements of Egypt's architectural legacy Greece and Rome and that extended to length of 120 hectares

YOUTUBE VIDEO


The Maritime Theater of Emperor Hadrian

 

AGENCIA EFE

 

Aug 20, 2017

 

duration 01:05 minutes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy8YXVRpO08

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Hadrian's Villa 3D 

ENGLISH - It is one of the most famous buildings in Hadrian's Villa. It recreates a small villa inside a circular island surrounded by a water channel, also circular.

It is surrounded by an annular portico, supported by columns of the Ionic order. Its most likely use was as Hadrian's place of retreat and isolation.

Access to the interior of the island was through two wooden drawbridges. It consisted of thermal facilities and a library.

Maritime Theatre, Hadrian's Villa.

Infographic recreation:

YOUTUBE VIDEO


Hadrian's Villa 3D


Eduardo Barragán

 

Apr 21, 2010

 

3d virtual reconstruction of the Maritime Theatre in Hadrian's Villa.


duration 01:07 minutes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYzm-f8zFVA

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YOUTUBE VIDEO


The Digital Hadrian's Villa Project: State vs. Reconstruction

 

Matthew Brennan

 

Apr 9, 2014

 

Take a virtual tour through a reconstructed Hadrian's Villa! This video presents the current state of the archaeological site of Hadrian's Villa with digital reconstructions created by the Digital Hadrian's Villa project between 2010 and 2015.

 

duration 06:18 minutes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGdjf9wzHOI

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Hadrian’s Villa: A Palace Fit for an Emperor

Hadrian's Villa, a sprawling palatial complex near Rome, was the Roman Empire in miniature. It was, and still is, one of the most beautiful examples of classical art and architecture.

Jul 24, 2022 • By Vedran Bileta, MA in Late Antique, Byzantine, and Early Modern History, BA in History

Hadrian is one of the most famous Roman emperors. He secured the Empire’s stability, by withdrawing the army to the easily defensible borders, which he often personally inspected. He also funded large construction projects in both the capital and the provinces, including Hadrian’s Wall, and the Pantheon.

Unlike his predecessors, who enjoyed life in the capital, Emperor Hadrian preferred to travel across his vast Empire. Whenever not on the road, Hadrian would spend time in his opulent estate, built in the vicinity of Rome. Hadrian’s Villa, however, was more than a simple retreat. It was both a pleasure palace and a center of government — the emperor’s official residence.

In its heyday, Hadrian’s Villa was a marvel to behold, a small town comprising various residential and public buildings, all influenced by different art styles from across the Empire. It was also a veritable museum, filled to the brim with Greek and Roman masterpieces, reflecting Hadrian’s interest in art, literature, and philosophy. Like most ancient structures, Hadrian’s Villa fell into disrepair and ruin following the collapse of the Roman West. Yet, its beauty and grandeur never faded, and even today, it is hard not to be in awe of this ancient masterpiece.

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