Villa d’Este

11/13/2015

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By Anton Adianto

The Villa d’Este in Tivoli , built by Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este (from 1570) and Cardinal Alessandro d'Este (from 1605), is one of the most comprehensive works of Renaissance architecture and Italian Renaissance garden. The design of the gardens was instructed to architect Pirro Ligorio and architect-engineer Alberto Galvani. The creative design, along with the architectural components in the garden, such as fountains and ornamental basins, make this place as a unique example of an Italian 16th century garden. It brought the concept of Italian-style gardens to another level; it boasts an astounding total of 500 diverse fountains in unparalleled dimensions. Located in a valley, it also boasts a spellbinding view of Rome. The water in the fountains comes from a stream of the Aniene River, which was redirected on purpose. As one of the giardini delle meraviglie (Wondrous Garden), it was an early prototype for the development and evolution of Europe gardens. After World War I, the Villa and its gardens became a state property, open to tourists from all over the world. In 2001, this romantic place became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Photo by UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Anton Adianto
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Anton Adianto graduated from Parahyangan Catholic University majoring in architecture. His passion for writing, watching movies, listening to music, uncovering design, exploring the culinary world, traveling, delving into the philosophy of life, meeting people and disclosing all matters related to technology feeds his curiosity. Currently he resides in both Jakarta and Bandung.