If you like fountains, the gardens at the Villa d'Este, in Tivoli, Italy, are a must-see. The gardens are on the grounds of the former residence of Cardinal Ippolito d'Este. They were built in 1572. Today, this garden is part of the UNESCO world heritage list.
The garden is organized in terraces and steps. Visitors will see numerous fountains, grottos, and ponds. The Neptune fountain, pictured at the top, is the largest and most spectacular fountain. There's also an organ fountain, which, yes, plays organ music with the sounds of the falling water. If you'd like to hear it, the first playing is at 10:30 every day, and then it occurs every two hours.
The garden is open daily from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Admission is 10 euros for adults.
The fountains are beautiful. My Fitbit would love all the steps!
ReplyDeleteThe sound of all that water is just heavenly!
DeleteAmazing fountains. They look very natural.
ReplyDeleteThey're really pretty!
DeleteHi Sherry - I think I saw a programme on its garden restoration ... which has been pretty impressive and it's always been a garden I'd love to visit. Though the Villa looks amazing - so much history. Whether I ever get there or not now ... remains open-ended ... it'd be glorious though. Take care - Hilary
ReplyDeleteI think we're all getting a little antsy from this quarantine thing. Going to this gardens sounds perfect right now.
DeleteItaly knows how to do fountains. These look fantastic and I like the idea of organ music too. Wow. Plus throw in a glass of wine or some gelato nearby - a perfect day.
ReplyDeleteYes, they sure do know how to do fountains. Such beautiful artwork in each one of them
DeleteItaly has an embarrassment of wonderful gardens and superb architecture. I've seen many of them but not this one!
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Then you will have to visit once COVID is finished.
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