Giardino Bellini

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Villa Bellini (Catania) - Etna can be seen in the background
Villa Bellini. Etna can be seen in the background
Giardino Bellini

The Giardino Bellini , also called Villa Bellini, is a park in Catania . It is located on Via Etnea and is named after the composer Vincenzo Bellini .

history

The 72,000 m² Giardino Bellini is the oldest park in the city. The oldest part of the park is the former garden of the residence of Prince Ignatius Paternò-Castello di Biscari (1719–1786). The city of Catania bought it in 1854. Subsequently, the city commissioned the architect Landolina to expand the area by purchasing land and converting it into a park. In 1883 the city was able to inaugurate the park.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Bernhart, Udo, 1956-, Fischer, Carmen, 1972-: Sicily - time for the best: highlights, insider tips, feel-good addresses . Bruckmann, Munich 2014, ISBN 978-3-7654-4922-2 , pp. 187 .

Coordinates: 37 ° 30 ′ 39.6 ″  N , 15 ° 5 ′ 0.2 ″  E