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Tivoli - Villa Adriana e Villa d'Este

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Tivoli - Villa Adriana e Villa d'Este

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Villa Adriana (Tivoli)
Inscription N° 907 1999 C (i) (ii) (iii)

Villa Adriana - Il Canopo
Il Canopo

Criteria (i) and (iii) The Villa Adriana is a masterpiece that uniquely brings together the highest expressions of the material cultures of the ancient Mediterranean world.

Criterion (ii) Study of the monuments that make up the Villa Adriana played a crucial role in the rediscovery of the elements of classical architecture by the architects of the Renaissance and the Baroque period. It also profoundly influenced many 19th and 20th century architects and designers.

Villa d'Este (Tivoli)
Inscription N° 1025 2001 C (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (vi)

Villa d'este - Fontana dei Draghi
Fontana dei Draghi

Criterion (i) The Villa d’Este is one of the most outstanding examples of Renaissance culture at its apogee.

Criterion (ii) The gardens of the Villa d’Este had a profound influence on the development of garden design throughout Europe.
Criterion (iii) The principles of Renaissance design and aesthetics are illustrated in an exceptional manner by the gardens of the Villa d’Este.

Criterion (iv) The gardens of the Villa d’Este are among the earliest and finest of the giardini delle meraviglie and symbolise the flowering of Renaissance culture.



 
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