Rome is full wonderful sites, from archaeological areas to the lovely piazzas and dramatically beautiful churches, but every once in a while it is nice to get out of the city and enjoy the breeze of the countryside.
So last friday Ms. A , her wonderful parents and I hopped on Mimu's super car (there is very little super about it) and headed out to Tivoli's Villa D'Este. For the summer, the 16th century mansion of the exiled cardinal Ippolito d'Este is open late at night on fridays and saturdays.
I had visited Tivoli before, during the day, but I had never experienced such fantastic experience! The night visit really allows you to fully enjoy the magic of this place, with the fountains on and the water organ playing. I felt like I had been transported back in time to the 16oos!
Needless to say, the lovely parents had packed a delicious picnic that we sneaked into the villa (without authorization) and enjoyed while looking at the fountains.
For more info: http://www.villadestetivoli.info/
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