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Tibur

Tibur

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A town east of Rome now called Tivoli, known for its waterfalls and where ancient Romans spent summers
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Tibur
  • Today, tourists visit the waterfalls near Tibur, now the modern town of Tivoli.

Examples

  • The villa at Tibur was a favored retreat for Roman emperors.

  • The ruins of Tibur are a popular tourist destination.

  • Many poets of antiquity celebrated the scenic beauty of Tibur.

  • Did you know that Tibur was a favorite summer resort for Romans?

  • Many poets of antiquity celebrated the scenic beauty of Tibur.

  • The villa at Tibur was a favored retreat for Roman emperors.

  • Today, tourists visit the waterfalls near Tibur, now the modern town of Tivoli.

Synonyms

Tivoli
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A town east of Rome known for its waterfalls and old gardens

is the ancient name for that town used during the Roman Empire

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Tibur was the name the Romans gave to the town east of Rome that we now call Tivoli, a place famous for its loud waterfalls and summer villas, often praised by ancient poets. So when you see Tibur in old writing, think of the Roman resort town now known as Tivoli, celebrated for its falls and retreats.