Villa Pacini, Catania

Name: Villa Pacini
Address: Via Cardinale Dusmet, Catania, Italy

#46 among attractions in Catania

Park, Relax in park

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The Pacini Garden is one of the two oldest gardens in the city and one of Catania's four main parks.

Under the arches of the Marina, over whose viaduct the railroad track passes, near the harbor, and just outside the ancient city gate, Porta Uzeda, is the Pacini garden, nicknamed "Villa 'ê varagghi" by the Catanese because it was a destination mainly for elderly people who went there to relax and yawn. The increasingly hectic pace of life has made the garden, which is not very large, less and less frequented; however, it is always accessible during the day and has an area equipped with games for children.

Elevation: 46 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°30'3"N, 15°5'16"E

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Via Cardinale DusmetCatania (Centro Catania)Catania Italy

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Villa Pacini – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Catania Cathedral, Castello Ursino, Terme della Rotonda, Museo Civico Belliniano.

~600 ftN
Massive cathedral with a baroque facade
Catania Cathedral, Catania
3 min walk • Catania Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Saint Agatha, stands as a monumental symbol of faith and resilience in the heart of Catania, Italy. Dedicated to the city's patron saint, St. Agatha, the cathedral is not only a place of worship but also a repository of...
~1140 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
Castello Ursino, Catania
6 min walk • Castello Ursino, a fortress of history and culture, stands proudly in the heart of Catania, Italy. This robust medieval castle, constructed in the 13th century under the reign of Emperor Frederick II, has withstood the ravages of time, natural disasters, and warfare...
~1860 ftNW
Church, Historical place
Terme della Rotonda, Catania
9 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Catania, Italy lies a hidden gem of historical and architectural significance: the Terme della Rotonda. This ancient structure, now standing as a testament to Catania's rich cultural past, is a former Roman bathhouse that was later...
~1150 ftNW
Museum
Museo Civico Belliniano, Catania
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Catania, Italy, the Museo Civico Belliniano is an institution dedicated to preserving and celebrating the legacy of one of the city's most illustrious sons, the composer Vincenzo Bellini. Housed within the historic Palazzo Gravina-Cruyllas, the...
~920 ftNE
Baroque architecture, Museum, Architecture
Palazzo Biscari, Catania
5 min walk • Palazzo Biscari is a baroque gem nestled in the heart of Catania, a vibrant city on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. This historic palace, which doubles as a museum, stands as a testament to the wealth and grandeur of the Sicilian nobility of the 18th century.
~1470 ftNW
Museum, Church, Sacred and religious sites
San Francesco Borgia, Catania
8 min walk • San Francesco Borgia is a Roman Catholic church located on Via Crociferi #7, adjacent to the former Collegio Gesuita, and parallel to San Benedetto, and about a block south on Crociferi of the church and convent of San Giuliano, in the city of Catania, region of Sicily, southern Italy.
~610 ftN
Square, Historical place
Piazza del Duomo, Catania
3 min walk • Piazza del Duomo is the main city square in Catania, Italy, flanked by both the centers of civic and religious power.
~1020 ftNW
Church, Historical place
San Francesco d'Assisi all'Immacolata, Catania
5 min walk • San Francesco d'Assisi all'Immacolata is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Catania, Sicily, southern Italy.
~1000 ftNE
Church
San Placido, Catania
5 min walk • San Placido is a Roman Catholic church and former-Benedictine monastery located on the piazza of the same name in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy.
~1360 ftN
Baroque-style church dating to 1768
Basilica Maria Santissima dell'Elemosina, Catania
7 min walk • The Ancient Royal and Eminent Basilica Collegiate of Our Lady of the Alms better known as Basilica della Colleggiata is a church in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. Finished in 1794, it is an example of Sicilian Baroque.
~480 ftN
Museum, Ruins
Terme Achilliane, Catania
3 min walk • Achillian baths refer to underground thermal structures dating from the 4th-5th centuries located in Catania of which only a small portion remains visible under Piazza del Duomo.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Villa Pacini?

Nearby attractions include Porta Uzeda, Catania (2 min walk), Palazzo dei Chierici, Catania (2 min walk), Amenano Fountain, Catania (3 min walk), Terme Achilliane, Catania (3 min walk).

How to get to Villa Pacini by public transport?

The nearest stations to Villa Pacini:

Bus

Colombo-Plebiscito • Lines: 431R, 902 (2 min walk)
Terminal Borsellino Ovest • Lines: 2-5, 523, 524, 525, 530, 534/R, 538/R, 628N, 628R, 830, 902, Alibus, D, L-Ex (2 min walk)

Train

Stesicoro (12 min walk)
Catania Centrale (20 min walk)

Metro

Stesicoro • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)
Giovanni XXIII • Lines: 1 (21 min walk)