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Villa d'Este

Piazza Trento, 1 | Viale delle Centro Fontane, Tivoli, Italy
0774 312 070
Ranked #1 of 10 attractions in Tivoli
4.5 of 5 stars 196 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Historic Sites
Owner description: Started by architect and historian, Pirro Liggori in 1549, for Cardinal Ippolito dEste, this famous villa estate is one of the finest examples of...... more » Owner description: Started by architect and historian, Pirro Liggori in 1549, for Cardinal Ippolito dEste, this famous villa estate is one of the finest examples of Renaissance residence and garden architecture and design. « less
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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This is the estate of a hundred fountains. Some of them are spectacular, others not so much. Having come here from Hadrian's Villa, I was tired when I arrived. At first everything is downhill - good. However, one's return is all uphill - painful. Take your time. More

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Switzerland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

The frescoes in the palace have been beautifully restored. Amazing sculptures and fountains in the garden worth seeing over and over again, especially if you are lucky to arrive on a sunny day. More

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Trabuco Canyon, California
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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We took public transportation to Tivoli so we could spend as much time here and at the nearby Hadrian's Villa. Of the two, my husband liked this one the most. Terraced gardens and waterfalls (fantastic, huge, suprising), on a hillside that requires some up and down on steps. They are manageable and worth the extra walking. Entrance fee was modest. More

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denver, co
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

If you go by train from Roma Tiburtina, buy your return ticket for the train in Rome. The machine in Ravenna did not work, and no one was selling tickets. If you get off the bus on the way to Tivoli to see Villa Adriana, buy the ticket for the ride up the hill in Rome also. i stopped at... More

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Los Angeles, California
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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If you are looking for a great day trip out of Rome, this is it. A very easy location to get to off the Metro B. You do not need a tour or guide! Wish we had more time as just sitting out in the gardens amongst the fountains can take up hours. We took so many pictures of the... More

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Gold Coast
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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Tivoli's Villa d’Este, just an hour outside Rome, is an enchanting place. The villa is grand and the gardens and fountains are stunning. We took metro line A to Termini, then changed to line B to Ponte Mammalo. From there we went upstairs and caught the Cotral bus to Tivoli. Per person, entrance was 8€ and transport was 3€. It... More

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Channel Islands
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
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Beautifull Villa surrounded by the most amazing scenery you could ever ask for, Strolling in the gardens it is so peacefull and the views are so beautifull , enough to make you want to break into song!! However pack your own lunch or go to the Restaurant near by. The caffeteria is well staffed and clean,but the food realy cafe... More

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Axminster, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

The managers of Villa d'Este really should do something about the miserably non-existent directions once you have entered the Villa. We had to ask several times how to get into the gardens, which is what most people go there for. When we tried to find the way out it was equally baffling. We found 2 'Uscita' notices carved into stone... More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

The place includes the villa with its frescos which are a small attraction compared to the gardens. The outdoors gardens include more than 500 water sprinklers, which allows a beautiful scenary for photoshots of water fountains and statues. However, the most you can spend in the place would be about 2 hours. In my opinion calling this place a world... More

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Fairfield
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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We had a beautiful day which showed Villa d'este at its best. Amazing history and views. Our tour guide (hired separately before arriving) truly made this visit very special and I would recommend you having a guide or at least an audio tour to fully appreciate the detail of what you see here. More

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