waterfalls. This arrangement, though too artificial in 

 itself, is extremely interesting and effective when seen 

 with the morning light coming through the trees, 

 touching the sparkling water as it comes over the 

 falls. There is a pathway at either side of this singu- 

 lar series of waterfalls, and the reservoir is reached by 

 ascending it. This reservoir is circular in form, sur- 

 rounded by a beautiful balustrade, and seems to be in 

 the midst of a wood, so dense is the plantation all 

 about. One of the chief peculiarities of the villas at 

 Frascati is the importance given to such reservoirs. 

 Frequently the water has to be brought from a long 

 distance, and before it is distributed through the 

 fountains and watercourses it is concentrated in a 

 large reservoir at the highest point of the villa, and of 

 this a feature of unusual interest is made. 



