24 July - 26 October 2008
The imperial palace
Hadrian built himself a vast palace in the countryside, the villa Adriana in Tivoli about 30 kilometres east of Rome.
It was a huge complex, designed to accommodate thousands of people. It was his administrative capital and represents his empire in miniature.
(2 minutes 25 seconds)
An emperor's love
(3 minutes 2
seconds)
The power of image
(4
minutes 10 seconds)
The imperial palace
(2 minutes 25 seconds)
Building the wall
(3
minutes 14 seconds)
Hadrian: a new emperor
(3 minutes 3 seconds)
Photos in right hand column: Neil MacGregor and bust of Hadrian / Hadrian’s Wall (Photo: Roger Clegg. © Roger Clegg, 2008) / The Maritime Theatre at Hadrian’s Villa at Tivoli near Rome / Statue of Hadrian in Greek dress being conserved / The Pantheon in Rome / Bust of Antinous