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The Villa d’Este in Tivoli is one of the most remarkable and comprehensive illustrations of Renaissance culture at its most refined. Owing to its innovative design and the creativity and ingenuity of the architectural components in the gardens (fountains, ornamental basins, etc.), it is a true water garden and a unique example of an Italian ...
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The Villa d'Este is a 16th-century villa in Tivoli, near Rome, famous for its terraced hillside Italian Renaissance garden and especially for its profusion of fountains. It is now an Italian state museum, and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
Villa d'Este. 6,797 reviews. #2 of 56 things to do in Tivoli. Historic SitesGardens. Closed now. 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM. Write a review. About. Started by architect and historian, Pirro Liggori in 1549, for Cardinal Ippolito dEste, this famous villa estate is one of the finest examples of Renaissance residence and garden architecture and design.
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May 14, 2024 · Villa d'este in Tivoli - and its magical Tivoli Gardens - are a wonderful day trip from Rome, exploring some of the world's finest renaissance architecture.
Jan 30, 2023 · Villa D'Este and Tivoli Gardens are perfect to visit on a day trip from Rome. Read this post to discover their history, main sights and for tips for visiting.
Jan 25, 2023 · Here's my complete guide to visiting the UNESCO-listed site of Villa d'Este in Tivoli Italy. Villa d'Este is the lush and watery country estate and gardens of a Catholic cardinal. It makes the perfect day trip escape from Rome, just a half hour away.
A former Franciscan monastery expropriated by the governor of Tivoli, the Villa d’Este was built during the sixteenth century in Tivoli as a stately Renaissance-style mansion with enchanting gardens. Nowadays, it is a museum listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.