Giardino di piazza Cavour, Urban park in central Bologna, Italy.
The Giardino di piazza Cavour is an urban park in central Bologna laid out with orderly pathways that cross grass areas and are bordered by mature trees and ornamental shrubs. The space is designed with clear walking routes and open lawns, creating a structured garden where different plantings define distinct zones.
The garden was created after 1860 as part of a municipal urban development project that replaced 16th-century buildings and old streets in Bologna's center. This transformation was part of the city's modernization efforts during the period following Italian unification.
The garden takes its name from Camillo Benso di Cavour, a key figure in Italian unification, and a bronze bust of him from 1902 by sculptor Carlo Monari stands in the space. This reflects how public gardens were used to commemorate important national figures.
The garden is located near the Bank of Italy building and provides benches and shaded spots throughout the space for visitors to sit at any time of year. Access is straightforward from the surrounding streets, making it easy to step into the park while exploring the city center.
The garden contains notable botanical specimens including a male Ginkgo tree, three horse chestnuts, and a beech tree among various evergreen shrubs scattered throughout. This collection of trees from different regions creates a small botanical interest hidden within the urban center.
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