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A few centuries ago, parks were a privilege reserved for churches and the aristocracy, while Villa Giulia became one of the first places in Italy created simply for the public. Here, Atlas holds an unusual sundial, the Sicilian Pantheon hides among the cypress trees, and one of Palermo’s Genii.

One of the most impressive things about Palermo’s giant ficus trees is their aerial roots. They grow down from the side branches towards the ground and gradually become new supports, allowing the heavy branches to keep growing.