Villa Bellini
Giardino Bellini
Catania’s oldest city park, built on a slope, with a flower clock, a music pavilion, and a small hill offering views of Mount Etna.
Villa Bellini lies in the middle section of Via Etnea. It is a city garden remodeled in the 19th century, and locals simply call it Villa Bellini. The park features a flower clock, where flowers and plants form the date, a cast-iron music pavilion, a path lined with busts of famous figures, and fountains. From the higher ground you can gaze at Mount Etna. Admission is free. The shaded, cool park is ideal for a rest after exploring the old town, and just outside its north gate is the lively northern section of Via Etnea.
Opening hours
About 6:00 am–10:00 pm (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Roman Amphitheatre of Catania
- Piazza Carlo Alberto Market (Fera 'o Luni)
- Via dei Crociferi
- Via Etnea
- Roman Theatre of Catania
- Museo Civico Belliniano
- Piazza del Duomo & Elephant Fountain, Catania
- Badia di Sant'Agata