This 16th century estate was the home of Cardinal Ippolito d'Este. Nice place for someone who took a vow of poverty!
The gardens of the estate are filled and surrounded by water -- pools and fountains everywhere. Gorgeous views, too.
The model of the city of Rome, called Rometta, is a fountain, too.
The walkway lined with animal-faced spouts is called Viale delle Cento Fontane (avenue of the 100 fountains).
At the end is an open mouth swallowing all that water.
This view looks down on the water-organ, an organ that supposedly makes music from the force of water pumping air through pipes.
We didn't get a photo of the strolling vocal group singing madrigals. They were good!
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