The gardens of Palermo are a delight in all aspects. The thing is that very few people actually USE them. That was the reason for us to explore them - especially the BOTANICAL GARDENS located close by the seaside area.
When you are in the centre of Palermo simply turn towards the seaside and then walk along the coastline. Take a little break for a coffee or a sandwich from one of the streetvendours or in one of the restaurants in that area.This area is called Villa a Mare. You will reach Villa Giulia when you continue to walk eastwards. This section is a non payed area while the Orto Botanico charges 5 euros pp or 3 euros for teachers and groups. It's worth it!
Once you have reached the gardens there are numerous things that are mindblowing- yes!
The exhibition of insects is an experience in its own right and alone worth the entrance fee! I took photos of endless amounts of butterflies, scarabea, papillons, larvae etc etc etc.. adding a single euro coin to the picture for ''seize'' reference...The largest walking, flying and killing insects are a feast for the eye ( behind glass). See the pictures above and one below and you know what I am talking about.
Then continue and the parc has different sections that are worth walking through and past. There is a pavillion for lecturing and a number of special exhibitions in several glasshouses. The 170 year old FICUS at the rear of the parc is a marvel. (photo above)
Palermo also has another delightful set of parcs on the Western side of town too; just follow via Roma all the way and you will- after passing the Massimo theatre and a few a markets, museums and the trendy shopping streets- bump into the English Gardens ( Giardino Inglese) and the Villa Trabia.
These parcs are two wonderful quiet places to go to as well. They are a perfect place to hang out and even lie in the grass or do sports and get a refreshing drink before taking a little nap. Many young kids are playing soccer or juggling and there are a few ''real'' athletes too. As a matter of fact I have even seen kids play cricket as many of them come from Bangladesh origanally. When streets are empty they would even use that free space to play cricket on.
When you are in the centre of Palermo simply turn towards the seaside and then walk along the coastline. Take a little break for a coffee or a sandwich from one of the streetvendours or in one of the restaurants in that area.This area is called Villa a Mare. You will reach Villa Giulia when you continue to walk eastwards. This section is a non payed area while the Orto Botanico charges 5 euros pp or 3 euros for teachers and groups. It's worth it!
Once you have reached the gardens there are numerous things that are mindblowing- yes!
The exhibition of insects is an experience in its own right and alone worth the entrance fee! I took photos of endless amounts of butterflies, scarabea, papillons, larvae etc etc etc.. adding a single euro coin to the picture for ''seize'' reference...The largest walking, flying and killing insects are a feast for the eye ( behind glass). See the pictures above and one below and you know what I am talking about.
Then continue and the parc has different sections that are worth walking through and past. There is a pavillion for lecturing and a number of special exhibitions in several glasshouses. The 170 year old FICUS at the rear of the parc is a marvel. (photo above)
Palermo also has another delightful set of parcs on the Western side of town too; just follow via Roma all the way and you will- after passing the Massimo theatre and a few a markets, museums and the trendy shopping streets- bump into the English Gardens ( Giardino Inglese) and the Villa Trabia.
These parcs are two wonderful quiet places to go to as well. They are a perfect place to hang out and even lie in the grass or do sports and get a refreshing drink before taking a little nap. Many young kids are playing soccer or juggling and there are a few ''real'' athletes too. As a matter of fact I have even seen kids play cricket as many of them come from Bangladesh origanally. When streets are empty they would even use that free space to play cricket on.
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Geplaatst door: Andrew Erwin | 05/06/2010 om 04:11 vm