Heather B.
Yelp
If you find yourself in Rome, this place is a MUST. We rented a car, packed a nice picnic and drove about 100 km north-west of Rome along the coast to this Sculpture Garden. Niki Saint Phalle, the artist, spent a significant portion of her life living and creating these large sculptures which are based the Tarot Card Deck.
The colors are spectacular and it is clear she was influenced by Gaudi. Be sure to bring your camera and take lots of photos. The tile-work is like eye candy, especially the "Empress." The artist actually lived inside her while she created the other pieces. When you walk inside the Empress, EVERY wall in tiled with mirrored shards of tile, it is truly amazing.
I know that Rome has lots to offer but a day trip to the Garden will leave you smiling from ear to ear.