This is one example of the humour and detail that surrounds the entire site.
The spectacular gardens of Villa D'Este located in Tivoli Italy, not far from Rome, are the misty grounds of this truly unique and awe inspiring fountain. The Hundred Fountains is a design gem that should not be overlooked when travelling through the Lazio region of Italy. The Villa itself was conceived and built between 1509-1572, and cannot be rivalled for water magic. The cooling effects of this space would have made it a fantasy summer refuge in it's time. The Villa itself is built on a hillside, and the water is chanelled from a river at the top. All fountains function by gravity and would have required intense engineering and forethought to create the immense and joyous water display. The Hundred Fountains is just one water feature of many at Villa D'Este that will capture your imagination.
Photos & Video by Draftroots
http://www.villadestetivoli.info/storiae.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_d
The spectacular gardens of Villa D'Este located in Tivoli Italy, not far from Rome, are the misty grounds of this truly unique and awe inspiring fountain. The Hundred Fountains is a design gem that should not be overlooked when travelling through the Lazio region of Italy. The Villa itself was conceived and built between 1509-1572, and cannot be rivalled for water magic. The cooling effects of this space would have made it a fantasy summer refuge in it's time. The Villa itself is built on a hillside, and the water is chanelled from a river at the top. All fountains function by gravity and would have required intense engineering and forethought to create the immense and joyous water display. The Hundred Fountains is just one water feature of many at Villa D'Este that will capture your imagination.
Photos & Video by Draftroots
http://www.villadestetivoli.info/storiae.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_d
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