Villa Sperlinga, 17th-century villa and garden in Palermo, Italy.
Description
Villa Sperlinga is a 17th-century mansion with an attached garden in the Libertà district. The garden contains three sculptures by artist Vittorio Gentile and displays classical architectural features throughout.
History
The property was built in 1667 as a hunting reserve for Duke Giovanni Stefano Oneto of Sperlinga. By 1835 it had been converted to shelter poor people.
Culture
The garden was transformed by the Whitaker family in the late 19th century into an entertainment space where tennis matches and social gatherings took place. This use shows how the site shaped the social life of Palermo's wealthy families.
Practical
The grounds now function as a juvenile rehabilitation center and courthouse, while the public garden remains accessible to visitors. Plan your visit to explore the garden layout at your leisure.
Did you know?
The adjacent Torre Sperlinga is one of Palermo's most distinctive tall buildings and shapes the city skyline noticeably. This tower is visible from the garden and connects the historic property to the city's modern landscape.
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