Tour of the historic Paternò del Toscano Garden, a stone's throw from Catania

By reservation, the Park is open to those who wish to visit the historic garden. Visitors are taken on a journey around the world through the plants that the park's landscape architect expertly collected over the course of his life. The unique nature of the plants that come from rocky deserts all over the world and that have adapted well to Etna's lava, the system of ancient terraces typical of Etnean cultivation that houses a vast collection of subtropical plants, and the remaining lush Etnean forest with its centuries-old endemic vegetation all offer the opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and nature of this part of Sicily. Immerse yourself in the lush nature of plants from all over the world Admire the colors, scents and fruits of a breathtaking landscape Feel the force of nature that towers over Etna's ancient lava flows Explore the lava stone paths with the sound of water flowing in the ancient saie irrigation channels The guided tour is divided into the following stages: • Welcome in Catania's new Urban Park, from where the tour of the historic garden will begin • Presentation of the garden, historical background and description of the landscape architect • Visit to the succulents • Visit to the subtropical area and palm trees • Visit to the rock garden • Visit to the Etna forest