FamxplorVilla d'Este
What to expect
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. The villa was commissioned by Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este and built by architect Pirro Ligorio. The garden is a unique example of an Italian 16th-century garden, with its innovative design and architectural components such as fountains, ornamental basins, and grottoes. The villa and garden are considered one of the most remarkable and comprehensive illustrations of Renaissance culture at its most refined
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Wandering in Rome
Activities: We visited the Villa d'Este... We took the metro B from the central station 'Termini' to the station 'Ponte Mammolo', then a 'Cotral' bus to Tivoli, which stops 300m from the villa!
Highlights: The visit of the villa enchanted us! Beautiful architecture, very beautiful gardens, fountains everywhere... Refreshing in case of great heat! ✨
ROME with family, Rome with children
Activities: We visited Villa d'Este, famous for its water features. The children loved watching the carp in the beautiful pools surrounded by lemon trees. The article says: 'Ideal for finding some freshness!'
Highlights: It was a refreshing visit, although a bit tiring with a stroller due to all the stairs ✨
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