The magnificent Villa d’Este in Tivoli, near Rome was awarded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is the perfect example of well-preserved Renaissance architecture and an Italian style Renaissance garden.
It illustrates the glory of the Renaissance culture to the highest degree and its garden became an early reference point in the classic design of noble European gardens.
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It illustrates the glory of the Renaissance culture to the highest degree and its garden became an early reference point in the classic design of noble European gardens.
Stay at a perfect villa rental in Guidonia Montecelio,only a few kilometres away from Tivoli for a splendid few days!
No expense was spared when bringing this masterpiece of architecture and garden landscape to life. The villa itself is a majestic building with lavish interior decoration. Vivid frescoes and elaborate wall carvings fill every wall and ceiling. Tourists will be in awe of the grandness of this expensively furnished palace; it’s a truly wonderful sight to behold!
The gardens are a labyrinth of grand water foundations and features among perfectly pruned vegetation and winding pathways. This natural paradise has changed little since its original design. Be mesmerised by the artistic water flow of Fontana dell’ Ovato and explore the beautiful garden terrace in which the Grotto of Diana is situated.
The gardens are a labyrinth of grand water foundations and features among perfectly pruned vegetation and winding pathways. This natural paradise has changed little since its original design. Be mesmerised by the artistic water flow of Fontana dell’ Ovato and explore the beautiful garden terrace in which the Grotto of Diana is situated.
Decorated with pebble mosaics and frescoes, the centre piece here is undoubtedly the Fountain of the Great Cup. Here the visitor will see the incredible sight of water flowing gently from an opening in a large natural rock into a stone carved cup. This stone masterpiece was designed by the prominent architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1660.
A day spent exploring the treasures of Villa d’Este and its gardens would be an enriching addition to your Italian holiday plans. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has certainly earned its place as one of the most important sites in all of Italy so make a promise to yourself to come and see this masterpiece for yourself some day!
A day spent exploring the treasures of Villa d’Este and its gardens would be an enriching addition to your Italian holiday plans. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has certainly earned its place as one of the most important sites in all of Italy so make a promise to yourself to come and see this masterpiece for yourself some day!
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picture 3: Dnalor_01 / CC BY-SA 3.0
