Villa d'Este in Tivoli is one of the symbols of the Italian Renaissance, an architectural gem and a spectacular garden and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Its baroque gardens, spread over 4 hectares, with water features and beautiful fountains that are considered to be Europe's most beautiful "Italian garden".
The villa and garden were made by Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este, Tivoli governor and son of Lucrezia Borgia, and is a design of the ingenious architect Pirro Ligorio.
Work began in 1550 and lasted about 20 years for the great technological and hydraulic innovations that allow the water play.
The water that gushes from the numerous fountains is taken directly from the Aniene river through a culvert along 600 meters.
Palazzo d'Este is a perfectly preserved villa spread over three floors and painted by great masters.
In the garden, the fountains can be considered as water theatres but are also great sculptural works such as the Fountain of Bicchierone by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
The baroque spectacular taste is enhanced in so-called "musical fountains", the Fountain of Birds and the Organ Fountain, with some devices powered by water that reproduce musical harmonies.
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