Discover one of Italy's finest examples of Renaissance architecture at Villa d'Este. In historic Tivoli, the residence offers a glimpse of the art and culture of 16th-century Italy with a grand palace and 4.5 hectares (11 acres) of gardens. Tour the palace apartments to admire the vaulted ceilings and frescoes. Stroll through the Italian Renaissance gardens with its many fountains and historic monuments. Plan to visit Villa d'Este during your Tivoli vacation using our convenient Tivoli day trip planning tool.
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Worth. a visit due to fountains. Villa is noce, howeve, if you visited Renaissance villas before, this will be just one of them. Howeve, rthe gardens and fountains are impressive!
Worth. a visit due to fountains. Villa is noce, howeve, if you visited Renaissance villas before, this will be just one of them. Howeve, rthe gardens and fountains are impressive! more »
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You have to use your imagination to envision the splendor of this estate in its hey day. While the art inside the home is still beautiful, the gardens have not been well maintained. Most of the...
You have to use your imagination to envision the splendor of this estate in its hey day. While the art inside the home is still beautiful, the gardens have not been well maintained. Most of the... more »
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Short day trip from Rome. Totally mesmerising. Don't need to have any specific interest in Italian history to appreciate the astonishing beauty of the gardens, their numerous Renaissance fountains or the stunning interiors of the house. An inspiring and romantic few hours can easily be lost within the magical estate. Absolutely recommend for all ages and seasons although people with mobility issues may struggle to take in the sprawling gardens over its many levels.
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A must-see UNESCO heritage site. It is highly recommended to spend at least 3 hours visiting the villa and gardens. The gardens are abundant with water, fountains, statues, ponds, flowers and lovely seating areas. The villa and gardens are spectacular and visiting them is a sheer pleasure. The level of preservation done at the place is exceptional. It can be reached in a 40-minute train ride from Trimini.
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