An Italian Stone Pine graces an alcove near the entrance to the Getty Villa.
Architectural embellishments link the interior of the Getty Villa Museum to the exterior spaces. An inlaid marble pattern replicates a floor in the ancient Villa dei Papiri, at the Villa's Temple of Herakles.
In the Outer Peristyle garden, a bronze sculpture is placed as it would appear at the Villa dei Papiri.
Machado and Silvetti Associates of Boston redesigned the Getty Villa site, a 12-year undertaking. Upon reopening in 2006, a contemporary take on an ancient structure emerged on the Getty campus: A 450-seat open-air classical amphitheater; approached from a new elevated walkway. T, my traveling companion, waits patiently.
In the skillfully balanced layout of the Outer Peristyle, pomegranate trees and Grecian laurels
provide structure, abetted by sweet violets. The Outer Peristyle's formal pool ... edged in ivy topiaries.
Gallica, damask and musk roses create background effects.
Decorative paving enhances the garden's symmetry.
An inviting destination year-round: Admission to Getty Villa is free, however, advance timed tickets are required.
The Lion Head Fountain adorns the Herb Garden, planted with medicinal, culinary, & species with religious significance. Fruit and fragrance meld here amid plums and limes, olive and quince, peach and fig trees; the earth blanketed in ground-covering lemon balm.
The Inner Peristyle garden utilizes motifs from nature, such as Acanthus leaves.
The Inner Peristyle's intimate confines center upon a lovely reflecting pool,
while marble basins punctuate each corner of the garden.
Women drawn to a stream are replicated in the garden's bronze sculptures.
Click on links below - Getty Villa Part I & II
