Tivoli Villa d’Este
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Single entry to Villa Adriana, Villa d’Este and Shrine of Hercules Victor
Access to ongoing exhibitions
Discount on events and activities on site
Discount on bookshop services and audioguides
Half-day trip around Tivoli
Guided tour of Villa D'Este and Villa Adriana with skip-the-line entry
Expert English, German, French or Spanish-speaking guide
Pick-up from Rome
Round-trip AC minivan transfers
Headsets
Top things to do in Tivoli
About Villa d’Este
Step into Villa d'Este's rich history and artistry in Tivoli, Italy. Marvel at Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este's Renaissance legacy—a treasure trove of gardens, fountains, and palaces crafted by architect Pirro Ligorio. Trace its transformation from a Benedictine convent to a cultural hub, once frequented by composer Franz Liszt. Book top-rated tickets now to relive centuries of ancient Italian luxury at Villa d'Este.
Why visit Villa d’Este?
- Villa of Illusions: The famed frescoes on the villa's walls cleverly utilizes anamorphic perspective, creating optical illusions that seem to change with the viewer's position, a captivating Renaissance artistic technique.
- Innovative hydraulic features: Among its stunning water features, Villa d'Este boasts a hydraulic organ that uses water pressure to produce musical notes, creating harmonious tunes played by the movement of water.
- Garden of a thousand fountains: Despite its moniker, the villa actually boasts more than 500 fountains, water features, and lavish sculptures, creating an awe-inspiring symphony of water and artistry.
- Bernini's influence: While Gian Lorenzo Bernini initially designed the Fontana del Nettuno (Fountain of Neptune), it was later restored, and its beauty influenced the creation of numerous 18th-century fountains across Europe.
- Liszt's Musical Sojourn: Composer Franz Liszt resided in the top floor of the villa from 1865 until his passing in 1886. His stay inspired some of his compositions, adding a musical chapter to the villa's rich history.