Parco della Favorita: Palermo's Green Oasis
Discover Palermo's largest park: a blend of royal history, natural beauty, and cultural vibrancy at the foot of Monte Pellegrino.
Parco della Favorita, Palermo's largest green space, offers a blend of royal history and natural beauty. Established in 1799 by King Ferdinand III, the park spans 400 hectares at the foot of Monte Pellegrino, providing a refreshing escape with historical sites and diverse flora.
A brief summary to Parco della Favorita
- Palermo, Metropolitan City of Palermo, 90146, IT
- +390917406350
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Explore the park's attractions, including the Palazzina Cinese and Villa Niscemi, to experience its rich history and architecture.
- Take a stroll or bike ride along Viale Ercole and Viale Diana, the park's main avenues, to enjoy the scenery and connect to Mondello.
- Visit the 'Patriarca della Favorita,' an ancient olive tree believed to be planted during the Arab-Norman period.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Palermo Centrale Station, take a bus to Viale Croce Rossa; services depart every 30 minutes. From the city center, buses such as line 806 and 610 will take you to Parco della Favorita. A single bus ticket costs approximately €2.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available in Palermo. A taxi ride from Palermo city center to Parco della Favorita typically costs between €13 and €17 and takes about 8 minutes. From Palermo Centrale Station, a taxi will cost approximately €20-€24 and take about 11 minutes.
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Walking
From the city center, you can walk to Parco della Favorita, which takes approximately 50 minutes covering a distance of 4.2 km. Enjoy a scenic walk through the city, heading north towards Monte Pellegrino.
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