Villa d’Este, Tivoli

Cardinal d’Este built these gardens to impress people so that he could become Pope when he was banished outside Rome. He never did become Pope but what a legacy to leave the world. The greatest water features ever is just a start.

Shaded spot — Shaded spot

Looking down on the fountains — Looking down on the fountains

The massive waterfall

View of cascade form lake — View of cascade form lake

View of villa from lower gardens — View of villa from lower gardens

Hidden statues — Hidden statues

Avenues lined with box hedges — Avenues lined with box hedges

Statue of Neptune — Statue of Neptune

Box hedges at the very top level — Box hedges at the very top level

All photographs copyright Anthony Blagg

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