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
Looking down on the fountains
View of cascade form lake
View of villa from lower gardens
Hidden statues
Avenues lined with box hedges
Statue of Neptune
Box hedges at the very top level
All photographs copyright Anthony Blagg