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Villa d'Este is one of the symbols of the Italian Renaissance and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated in Tivoli, near Rome, the villa is a gem of architectural and landscape splendor.
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The Villa d'Este in Tivoli, with its palace and garden, is one of the most remarkable and comprehensive illustrations of Renaissance culture at its most refined. Its innovative design along with the architectural components in the garden (fountains, ornamental basins, etc.) make this a unique example of an Italian 16th-century garden.
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This famous villa was first commissioned by Italian cardinal and statesman, Ippolito II d’Este in 1550. He was one of the richest and most powerful cardinals of his era with an annual income estimated to be around 120,000 scudi. Ippolito was well connected to the elite of Europe, and was at one time positioned to become the next Pope. He was a well...
Entrance to Villa d’Este
Today, visitors can enter the villa and enjoy the extravagance of the building. The entrance is found in Piazza Trento, which differs from the time of Ippolito, who had it planned that visitors would enter through the bottom of the gardens, walk through the estate, past the fountains and statues, and ascend the steps to the villa. The door that visitors enter through today actually predates Ippolito (it was made in 1521). Once inside, though many of the paintings that once decorated the foyer...
Hall of the Stories of Solomon
Next, there’s the Hall of the Stories of Solomon. Frescoes that adorn the wall of this room illustrate scenes from the life of King Solomon. Also found in this room is a huge travertine head, once on display in the garden until it was moved inside during the eighteenth century.
Courtyard
The courtyard at the actual villa itself was once the courtyard of the Benedictine convent which originally stood here. Here you can see the Fountain of Venus, designed by Raffaello Sangallo in 1568 and topped by a fourth-century bust of Emperor Constantine; the central element of the fountain is an ancient statue of the goddess Venus (fourth to fifth centuries), which gives the fountain its name.
Opening hours
Villa d’Este opens daily at 8:45 am except for Mondays when it opens at 2:00 pm. Closing time vary depending on the season and are as follows: November to January – 5:00 pm February – 5:30 pm March – 6:15 pm April – 7:30 pm May to August – 7:45 pm September – 7:15 pm October – 6:30 pm The ticket office closes one hour before the site closes. On the first Sundays of January, February and March 2023, the site is open from 8:45 am to 6:00 pm. Last admission is at 5:00 pm. The villa and the garde...
Best time to visit Villa d’Este
Since there is a lot to see at Villa d’Este, the best time to visit is early in the morning. This is also a good way to beat the crowds, especially in high season, as tour groups often arrive around mid-morning. In the summer months, you can get special evening tickets, which is likely to not be a busy time to visit. Another way to beat the crowds (and save money) is to opt for one of the reduced-cost ticketing days from October to March.
Tickets
General Villa d’Este tickets cost €10 (€13 when there are special exhibits). These give you access to both the main villa building and the garden. Reduced tickets cost €2 (€6,50 during special exhibits) and are available for EU citizens and residents between 18 and 25 years of age – you may be asked for your ID card upon entering. Free admission is available for anyone under the age of 18 and for disabled visitors. Admission is free on the first Sunday of every month. There is a €2 online boo...
Villa d'Este. 6,790 reviews. #1 of 56 things to do in Tivoli. Historic SitesGardens. Open 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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Feb 27, 2024 · Tivoli Gardens. There’s no denying that it’s the gardens of Villa d’Este, also known as Tivoli Gardens, which are the most lavish part of the compound. From the villa, stairs and paths lead down to the garden along five main corridors. At one side, the garden is elevated by a cliff-like fountain.
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.
The ensemble composed of the palace and gardens forms an uneven quadrilateral and covers an area of about 4.5ha. The Villa d’Este in Tivoli is one of the most remarkable and comprehensive illustrations of Renaissance culture at its most refined.
