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The Fish Ponds of Villa d'Este
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Villa d'Este
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Antonio Lodato
July 5, 2022
Hiking
Long rectangular tanks placed in succession in front of the large fountain of Neptune, from which they collect the waters. The perfect place for a short stop that allows us to observe the thousand different ripples created by the jets of water, coming from the vases.
The name refers to the fact that freshwater fish were bred here in order to entertain guests and inhabitants of the villa with fishing and to ensure an always fresh supply of good fish products (of safe origin).
The name refers to the fact that freshwater fish were bred here in order to entertain guests and inhabitants of the villa with fishing and to ensure an always fresh supply of good fish products (of safe origin).
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K🌍nny
March 12, 2026
Nordic walking
Magnificent 16th-century cardinal's villa in exotic hillside gardens with elaborate fountains and grottoes.
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Stenio Melani
7 days ago
Hiking
The Peschiere of Villa d'Este are three large rectangular basins arranged in succession that represent the geometric, scenographic, and hydraulic fulcrum of the gardens of Villa d'Este in Tivoli. Conceived in the 16th century by the architect Pirro Ligorio for Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este, these large expanses of water cut longitudinally through the park and visually connect the majestic Organ Fountain (Fontana dell'Organo) and the monumental Neptune Fountain (Fontana di Nettuno) with the Belvedere overlooking the Tiburtine valley.
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