An Oasis of Peace within the City
Good morning, dear Hivers, and welcome back to my blog!
Today I bring you to discover an oasis of nature and relaxation: a place where you can unwind far from the frenetic chaos of the city.
We are in Lecce, and its "green lung" is the "Giuseppe Garibaldi" Public Gardens. Silence and peace reign supreme here, making it the ideal spot for a stroll, reading a book, or jogging.
The gardens are located near the Castle of Charles V and Piazza Sant’Oronzo, the city's two most iconic landmarks.
Buongiorno amici Hivers e bentornati sul mio Blog,
Oggi vi porto a scoprire un’oasi di natura e relax dove è possibile rilassarsi lontano dal caos frenetico cittadino.
Siamo a Lecce e il suo polmone verde sono i Giardini Pubblici “Giuseppe Garibaldi”. Qui regna il silenzio e la pace e sono ideali per fare una passeggiata, leggere un libro o fare jogging.
I giardini si trovano a pochi passi dal Castello di Carlo V e da Piazza Sant’Oronzo, i due simboli principali della città.
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What I appreciated most about this place is the feeling that you are walking through an open-air museum. Indeed, the municipality didn't simply plant trees; they also incorporated neoclassical architectural elements throughout the grounds.
As you pass through the main entrance, it feels as though you are stepping into another era. To begin with, you are welcomed by lush vegetation featuring holm oaks, pines, and centuries-old palm trees.
But the true star of the show is the small circular temple, also known as the "Lecce's Pantheon". It is a small shrine clad in emerald-green majolica tiles, supported by eight white columns. A true paradise!
La cosa che ho apprezzato di più di questo luogo è il fatto che sembra di essere in un museo a cielo aperto. Infatti, il comune non ha semplicemente piantato alberi, ma sono presenti anche opere neoclassiche di architettura.
Quando si varca l’ingresso principale, sembra di entrare in un’altra epoca. Innanzitutto, si trova una folta vegetazione di lecci, pini e palme secolari.
Ma il vero protagonista è il tempietto circolare, chiamato anche Pantheon Leccese. Si tratta di un’edicola rivestita di maioliche color smeraldo con otto colonne di colore bianco. Un vero paradiso!
Continuing your stroll, you come across a marvelous ornamental fountain. A small wrought-iron bridge has been installed here, evoking the romantic gardens of the 19th century.
Given that the Puglia region is one of the hottest parts of Italy, this little corner with the fountain offers a truly refreshing alternative during the summer months!
Proseguendo la passeggiata, si incontra la meravigliosa fontana ornamentale. Qui hanno installato un piccolo ponte in ferro battuto che richiama i giardini romantici dell’Ottocento.
Dato che la regione Puglia è una delle più calde d’Italia, questo angolo con la fontana è un vero e proprio ristoro durante l’estate!
The locals in Lecce also refer to these gardens as the "Villa della Lupa" (Villa of the She-Wolf) because, until just a few decades ago, several female wolves were kept in a fenced-off enclosure within the grounds. I also discovered that the city's coat of arms actually depicts a she-wolf beneath a holm oak tree.
I hope that, through my photos, I’ve managed to convey the true beauty of this place. Thanks for reading!
See next time,
Delilha
Gli abitanti di lecce chiamano questi giardini anche “Villa della Lupa” perché, fino a pochi decenni fa, in un’area recintata, vivevano degli esemplari di lupo. Ho scoperto che lo stemma della città rappresenta proprio una lupa sotto a un albero di leccio.
Spero di riuscire a trasmettere attraverso le mie foto la bellezza di questo luogo. Grazie per avermi letto!
Alla prossima,
Delilha
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beautiful photos 😍
Thank you very much my friend 😊
Thanks for cooperating with the community :3, nice post
Thank you very much for the kind support 😊
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Wow! Beautiful gardens, the fountain is my favorite. The surrounding trees give it a fresh, country feel. Lovely photos.
I'm very happy that you appreciated my story, thank you very much 😊
It’s a lovely spot, where I’d love to sit down one afternoon to read and go for a stroll around the area, and also strike a pose like a Greek goddess 🤣. Thanks for taking me here. @delilhavores
Ahah it's a great idea :) :) thank you very much
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