Villa d'Este: an extravagant mansion and gardens close to Rome
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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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Villa d'Este - Wikipedia
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Villa d'este Gardens and Fountains. World Heritage Site. AMAZING! - Tivoli Italy - ECTV
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Villa d'Este / Hadrians Estate Italian Renaissance Garden. DONT MISS!!!- Tivoli Italy - ECTV
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VILLA D'ESTE: THE MOST AMAZING GARDEN IN ITALY
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