The Fountain of Neptune is located in the Tivoli Gardens which is the home of 500 fountains. This fountain is the largest and most magnificent of them all. This fountain has two great water jets. These jets reach up to 14 meters in height. Behind these two great jets, six smaller jets of varying height are found. Also included in this fountain are seven waterfalls which are found on different levels, are different shapes, and vary in direction. Neptune, the God the fountain is dedicated to, can be found within the waterfall.
Villa d’Este, also known as the Tivoli Gardens, was commissioned by Cardinal Ippolito II d’Este (1509-1572). These gardens were created with the intent of giving beauty and life to their surroundings. The garden lacked a sufficient water supply and thus was renovated in the 1930s by Attilio Rossi (1909-1994). The fountain was originally a waterfall which was constructed by Bernini more than two centuries earlier.
Works Cited
"Tivoli and Surroundings - Discover the Lands." Villa D'Este. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2014.
"Tivoli Villa D'Este." Fountains Photos. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2014.
"Villa D'Este, Tivoli - World Heritage Site - Pictures, Info and Travel Reports." Villa D'Este, Tivoli - World Heritage Site - Pictures, Info and Travel Reports. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2014.
Villa d’Este, also known as the Tivoli Gardens, was commissioned by Cardinal Ippolito II d’Este (1509-1572). These gardens were created with the intent of giving beauty and life to their surroundings. The garden lacked a sufficient water supply and thus was renovated in the 1930s by Attilio Rossi (1909-1994). The fountain was originally a waterfall which was constructed by Bernini more than two centuries earlier.
Works Cited
"Tivoli and Surroundings - Discover the Lands." Villa D'Este. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2014.
"Tivoli Villa D'Este." Fountains Photos. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2014.
"Villa D'Este, Tivoli - World Heritage Site - Pictures, Info and Travel Reports." Villa D'Este, Tivoli - World Heritage Site - Pictures, Info and Travel Reports. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2014.