So far while in Italy, Obama has spent time sightseeing — including stopping to see Leonardo da Vinci's "Last Supper" — and delivering a sold-out speech on climate change in Milan.
Source: Travel + Leisure
Amenities in the villa include a ballroom, a formal dining room, a kitchen where guests can take cooking classes, a wine-tasting cellar, and plenty of outdoor space for dining.
"Rebuilding was expected to be totally consistent with what was there before," Phillips told the New York Times in 2007.
Source: The New York Times
Considered a "place of special significance" by the Italian government, Phillips had to abide by various laws while renovating the property.
Source: The New York Times