5Villa d’Este — Italy

Villa d'Este — Italy

Italy has hundreds of extraordinary villas, but Villa d’Este in Tivoli is difficult to beat. The 16th-century estate is especially famous for its Renaissance gardens.

Visitors discover fountains, waterfalls, sculptures, terraces, and elaborate water features throughout the grounds. The villa and its gardens are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Villa d’Este demonstrates how architecture, landscape, and water can combine to create something extraordinary.

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