Giardino Bellini

The current Villa Bellini dates back to the eighteenth century, when it belonged to Prince Ignazio Paternò Castello. In the nineteenth century, it was bought by the city of Catania, and expanded to cover two small hills. On top of one of the hills is a place where concerts take place, and on the other there used to be a wood kiosk, donated by the Emperor of China, but it was unfortunately destroyed in a fire. During the month of September, after 4 years of maintenance, the villa was reopened to the public. For me it was a delight to go back to this spot, and walk through the gardens that I loved