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Getty Villa Malibu Review
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Getty Villa Malibu 
- Address: 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades, CA | Map It
- Phone: 310/440–7300
- www.getty.edu
- Category: Museums/Galleries
- Location: Pacific Palisades
Fodor's Review:
Feeding off the cultures of ancient Rome, Greece, and Etruria, the remodeled Getty Villa opened in 2006 with much fanfare – and some controversy concerning the acquisition and rightful ownership of some of the Italian artifacts on display. The antiquities are astounding, but on a first visit even they take a backseat to their environment. This megamansion sits on some of the most valuable coastal property in the world. Modeled after an Italian country home, the Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum, the Getty Villa includes beautifully manicured gardens, reflecting pools, and statuary. The largest and most lovely garden, the Outer Peristyle, gives you glorious views over a rectangular reflecting pool and geometric hedges to the Pacific. The new structures blend thoughtfully into the rolling terrain and significantly improve the public spaces, such as the new outdoor amphitheater, gift store, café, and entry arcade. Talks and educational programs are offered at an indoor theater. Make reservations well in advance since this is one L.A. hot spot with long-term popularity, and talking your way in is out of the question.
- Cost: Free, tickets required. Parking $10, cash only
- Open: Thurs.–Mon. 11–5
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