Villa d'Este, Tivoli | Cardinal's Renaissance vision
A product of Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este’s love for luxury, Tivoli’s Villa d’Este is a 400-year-old monastery-turned-mansion. Today, this beautiful estate is a UNESCO World Heritage site, an hour away from Rome, celebrated for its fine Renaissance architecture and gardens. While the frescoed interiors screams old Italian nobility, the true star is the meticulously landscaped Tivoli gardens. Featuring over 500 fountains, water lilies, caves, and innovative hydraulic works, these gardens have inspired many European landscapes, believed to be modeled after the lost Gardens of Babylon.
We’ve curated the best ticket and tour options, including a complimentary travel guide with all the essentials for a perfect visit.