Villa d'Este: an extravagant mansion and gardens close to Rome

Just a few kilometres from Rome, Villa d’Este is a prime example of the capriciousness of Ippolito d’Este II and his family. Its spectacular gardens are well worth a visit.

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In 16th century, Villa d'Este and its magnificent gardens were commissioned by a cardinal disappointed he never made it to Pope, The Vintage News