Giardino Bellini, Catania
Inaugurated in 1883, the Giardino Bellini is the oldest public garden in Catania.
Inaugurated in 1883, the Giardino Bellini is the oldest public garden in Catania. Spread over 7 hectares, the garden has ponds, fountains, floral clock, tunnel, and lawns lined with manicured flowerbeds and exotic flora. The space between the 2 hills on the grounds is used for concerts. You can get good views of Mount Etna from here.
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Giardino Bellini and Nearby Sights on Map
Anfiteatro Romano
Via Etnea
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