Giardino Bellini (Bellini Garden), Catania (must see)
Bellini Garden is the most popular garden in which to go for a walk among locals. It is dedicated to the famous Italian composer born in Catania, V. Bellini.
Before the construction of a public garden, the area was occupied by the garden maze or labyrinth owned by the Ignazio Paternò Castello, prince of Biscari. In 1854, the Municipality of Catania bought the area of the maze, and in 1864 started to adapt the area into a public garden.
Starting from 1875, the municipality acquired several further areas surrounding the maze, and two years later the work to unify these areas was undertaken. The Bellini Garden was inaugurated in 1883.
Inside, the villa is equipped with numerous architectural features such as ponds, fountains, statues and busts of many distinguished people from Catania.
Before the construction of a public garden, the area was occupied by the garden maze or labyrinth owned by the Ignazio Paternò Castello, prince of Biscari. In 1854, the Municipality of Catania bought the area of the maze, and in 1864 started to adapt the area into a public garden.
Starting from 1875, the municipality acquired several further areas surrounding the maze, and two years later the work to unify these areas was undertaken. The Bellini Garden was inaugurated in 1883.
Inside, the villa is equipped with numerous architectural features such as ponds, fountains, statues and busts of many distinguished people from Catania.
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Sight Name: Giardino Bellini (Bellini Garden)
Sight Location: Catania, Italy (See walking tours in Catania)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Catania, Italy (See walking tours in Catania)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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