Tivoli is home of the Villa of the D'Este family, about 30 miles East of Rome, built and owned by a series of Cardinals since the 16th century. Known for its incredible gardens and fountains, which are incredibly all run by gravity!
(40K) 499 x 648 | The villa as seen from the garden. |
(48K) 595 x 432 | Ceiling with the Cardinal's coat of arms. |
(34K) 631 x 515 | Frescoed ceilings in the Mannerist style. |
(53K) 720 x 482 | A view of the gardens from the villa. |
(56K) 648 x 434 | The Fontana di Tivoli |
(43K) 720 x 429 | A long narrow basin with hundreds of jets of water. |
(48K) 469 x 648 | A close-up of the various waterspouts in the form of animal heads, now covered with ferns and moss. |
(33K) 411 x 720 | The Fontana dell'Organo, behind which used to be a water-powered organ. |
(74K) 578 x 867 | The Fontana di Nettuno, with multiple high jets of water |
(37K) 434 x 648 | The three Pesciere (fish ponds) in front of the Fontana di Nettuno. |
(33K) 504 x 615 | The Fontana di Roma or Rometta (little Rome), the boat with obelisk representing the Tiber river and its island, with ancient Roman buildings behind. |
(48K) 720 x 482 | The fountain of Rome from above, with a glimpse of the view of the valley. |
(54K) 720 x 466 | The view of the town or Tivoli from the villa. |
(31K) 434 x 648 | Walking towards the Cathedral. |
(44K) 648 x 485 | The Cathedral is under construction and closed. |
(32K) 720 x 477 | The Rocca Pia, a 15th century castle built by Pius II. |
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