Catania impresses the tourists with its unique features. The sceneries are mesmerizing as well as surprising as here you have historical buildings displaying baroque architecture coupled with geographical wonder Mount Etna which is the largest active volcano in the world. Among the tourist attractions in Catania you just cannot miss Giardino Bellini . This is a picturesque garden located along Via Etnea, on the left. Giardino Bellini is nestled just off the Piazza Stericoro, where is its main entrance. This scenic public garden offers spectacular views from the terrace.
Giardino Bellini is located in the historical center of Catania. This garden has been very well maintained with each detail taken care of. The garden sprawls over an area of 72.000 square meters. There are lovely flower-beds which are in full bloom leading to a large square and in the middle of the garden there is a huge bathtub where you will find elegant swans. In this garden there is a huge clock whose quadrant is formed from piantine sempreverdi. Above this there is a calendar where every day, month and year is updated.
In the garden there are two symmetrical hills and one of those there is a theater box . Also there is a wooden kiosk in circular shape where you would find a library. This library caught fire ten years ago and was totally destroyed. The Giardino Bellini has tree-lined avenues as well as statues, the Fontanas, bathtubs and kiosks.
Here you will find wide range of vegetation including species of subtropical origin that has adapted quite well with the surroundings . You will find here like plantain, palms, magnolia which is hundreds of years old. In this garden in the summer months concerts and shows are organized which are attended by large number of visitors.
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