Parco Villa di Santa Maria

The Parco Villa di Santa Maria extends across a landscaped area with diverse plant species, walking paths, and recreational facilities in central Potenza.

Established in 1823 as the fifth botanical garden in Italy, the park initially served as an experimental agricultural space called Giardino dell'Ancilla.

The park transformed into Parco della Rimembranza in the 1920s, with 92 trees commemorating local soldiers who died during World War I.

Visitors can access tennis courts, bocce facilities, and explore the active greenhouse while following the paths through different sections of the garden.

The park maintains a documented collection of plant species, including a monumental cypress tree cataloged in botanical records from 1841.

Location: Potenza

Inception: August 27, 1823

Address: Via Angilla Vecchia

Website: http://comune.potenza.it/?p=49058

GPS coordinates: 40.64397,15.80414

Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:28