Villa Comunale (Taormina Public Gardens), Taormina (must see)
Lady Florence Trevelyan, born in New Castle on Tyne, England, a gardener by profession, was in love. Unfortunately, she was in love with the future King Edward VII of England. This could not be. Queen Victoria sent Florence packing. She settled in Taormina in 1884. She married the Mayor, Salvatore Cacciola, and planted a garden.
Lady Florence purchased several bits of land in Taormina after she arrived. The first was Beautiful Island (Isola Bella), where she built a house and planted an exotic garden. She acquired parcels of land on the hillside between Bagnoli Croce and Giardini on the shore. Here she planted more gardens with follies called "hives."
After Florence's death, the lands were taken by the municipality. They are called Florence Trevelyan Park (Parco Florence Trevelyan). It is the most beautiful park in Taormina. The winding paths lead to a wide variety of local and exotic flora, fountains, and Victorian "follies." It is a perfect retreat for weary travelers, visitors, and locals alike.
Lady Florence purchased several bits of land in Taormina after she arrived. The first was Beautiful Island (Isola Bella), where she built a house and planted an exotic garden. She acquired parcels of land on the hillside between Bagnoli Croce and Giardini on the shore. Here she planted more gardens with follies called "hives."
After Florence's death, the lands were taken by the municipality. They are called Florence Trevelyan Park (Parco Florence Trevelyan). It is the most beautiful park in Taormina. The winding paths lead to a wide variety of local and exotic flora, fountains, and Victorian "follies." It is a perfect retreat for weary travelers, visitors, and locals alike.
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Villa Comunale (Taormina Public Gardens) on Map
Sight Name: Villa Comunale (Taormina Public Gardens)
Sight Location: Taormina, Italy (See walking tours in Taormina)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
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Sight Location: Taormina, Italy (See walking tours in Taormina)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
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Taormina Introduction Walking Tour
Dionysius I, also known as Tyrant of Syracuse, permitted his army commander Andromachus to make a settlement in Taurmenium at the foot of Mount Etna in 396 BC. From its very beginning, Taormina has been the most desirable conquest of the great powers of the Mediterranean.
Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Byzantines, Normans, Swabians, French, Spanish, and Arogonese have all taken turns cross-pollinating... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Byzantines, Normans, Swabians, French, Spanish, and Arogonese have all taken turns cross-pollinating... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles