Villa Lante

What a pleasant surprise! The bus ride from Viterbo Porta Fiorentina only takes about 15 minutes and then 5 minutes walk. Entrance fee is $8 per person, but is totally worth it.

Perfect spot for a quiet walk away under ancient trees. Would be great if they had a coffee shop to allow visitors to admire the gardens from a table in this calm place. No amenities unfortunately. Stunning fountains and fresh air.

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We accidentally stumbled upon this place and ended up spending about 3 hours there. Extremely beautiful spot. Highly recommend stopping there if you are in the area.

Not as magnificent as Villa Farnese, but still beautiful.
They neither have POS, nor change to give you when you are buying a ticket. The price of the ticket is 9€ (written in pencil over the price of 8€ printed on the ticket).

Such a romantic garden! Admire how the fountains were arranged and manipulated to creat a beautiful landscape. The garden is not massive so it gives a very intimate and quiet atmosphere. Definitely recommend a visit in late afternoon to take advantage of the softened sunlight.

Wonderful afternoon for the whole family. Well designed gardens and fountains along the villa.
The downside- that I can't order tickets online and accept only cash...

After coffees we walked the short distance to Villa Lante and paid the standard €5 cash to get in. This was also built by a cardinal so that was obviously a wise career choice for the Italian nobility. We couldn't go into the villa itself but there were two summer pavilions, each decorated in a similar style to the Palazzo Farnese. The main attraction though was the gardens, specifically the water features and fountains. These were cleverly designed to link each of the three terraces together and were absolutely beautiful, both visually and aurally.

We spent almost two hours in the gardens and it was lovely just taking in the new view as we climbed each terrace. Each layer and fountain of the garden had an excellent information board so there was no shortage of stuff to read too! We walked back to the car park via a passageway with a mural detailing the procession of the Sacred Fire of St Anthony of Bagnaia, a local festival.

During my recent trip to the charming town of Viterbo, I had the pleasure of exploring the renowned Renaissance garden of Villa Lante in Bagnaia. Covering an area of approximately four hectares, the garden is spread across three main terraces and is considered one of the most famous Renaissance gardens in the world.

The garden's most notable feature is its unique "prospect garden" design, which creates an illusion of depth and perspective through the strategic use of fountains, water features, and architectural elements. Walking through the garden, I couldn't help but be struck by the stunning beauty of the meticulously manicured hedges, colorful flower beds, and intricate stonework.

As I made my way through the garden's winding paths and hidden corners, I discovered a variety of fascinating features and surprises, including hidden grottos, whimsical sculptures, and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. It was easy to see why Villa Lante is one of the most visited attractions in Tuscia, with approximately 85,000 visitors per year.

Overall, my visit to Villa Lante was a truly unforgettable experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Viterbo. Whether you are an art lover, a history buff, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of nature, the garden's stunning design, intricate details, and serene ambiance are sure to leave you spellbound.

Ideal setting for summer parties - splendid Italian style formal garden with fountains, cascades, statues and
two small palaces which are only partly opened to the public but are worth visiting for its splendid wall painting.

Wonderful gardens with very few visitors. We were with an Italian friend who has heard there was a free tour, but there were no signs and the guy at the ticket office didn't say anything, so we asked and our names were put on the list (you'll need some Italian to do it). Apparently a different one of the various buildings is opened for the tour each week. We saw inside the limonaia with a very bored and fast-speaking guide who told us Margaret Thatcher had stayed there, though the picture she pointed to on the wall was of Princess Margaret!!! The gardens are a little run down, but definitely worth seeing.

A wonderful house to exhibit in the mediaeval town. Owned by Cardinal Gambara, it shows the power and wealth of the period. The garden and its water features with cascading fountains is exquisite. It's well worth a visit to see this Italian rennaisance garden. Recommend.

Gorgeous garden from the 13th Century. Be sure to do a little reading up on the history of Villa Lante before going in— you’ll be sure to have an even deeper appreciation, and respect for the space.

Nice garden...

We didn't come for accommodation, I am not reviewing hotel services.
Villa Lante might not be as opulent as villa Farnese. It is minor in every way. But the adjacent garden is worth visiting. Quite lot of water works there. There is also park next to the villa with free entry. There is not much there except for the nature, trees and such. Also you can find a derelict fountain further down the way uphill.

Picturesque gardens with lots of running water. A mix of formal gardens and informal parkland.

a wonderful place, clean, organizing super rich without

This is such a beautiful place, not touristic and a real gem! The palace has nice decorations, and the garden is amazing with the fountains. Take a lunch with you and enjoy the grounds!

Beautiful landscaped garden with fountains, worth the 5€ entrance, some ongoing repairs during our visit in Sep 2017. You can visit the park for free.

Wonderfull view , beautifull garden . The only problem is the fountains are not repaired and cleaned to work properly in rest it's a great place to visit .

This is NOT an "ordinary garden" (as one comment here claims) but an important Mannerist Iralian Garden project with captivating spaces and fountains along with groomed garden spaces.