Villa Giulia, also known as Villa del Popolo - a city park in Palermo, located east of the Botanical Garden. The park was created on the initiative of the local magistrate Antonio La Groix, Regalmichi Marquis, in 1777, and the full completion of the construction work took place a year later. In 1866, the area of ​​the park was enlarged. Designed by Nicolò Palma and was named in honor of Julie d'Avalos, the wife of the then viceroy of Mark Antony Colonna, he became the first public park of Palermo.

The majestic entrance gate with Doric columns, overlooking the waterfront Foro Italico, made in neo-classical style .  However, they are always closed and therefore can not be used for the entrance to the park .  Other Gate - leading to Via Lincoln - less presentable .  In the heart of the villa is dvennadtsatigranny fountain, a sculpture representing a marble clock, created by mathematician Lorenzo Federici, each of the 12 sides which - it is a sundial .  And those hours resting on the shoulders of Atlanta, the sculptor Ignazio Marabitti and set around a wide variety of metal sculptures .  Near the fountain you can see four eksedry - semicircular deep niches designed by Giuseppe Damiani Almeyda for use during musical performances .  The entire central area of ​​the park was originally intended for theatrical productions and entertainment . 

Also at the park once housed four recreation areas, of which only two survived. Alley Park are decorated with various busts of famous historical persons Palermo. In addition, it is worth noting the marble sculptural composition "Fountain Spirit at Villa Giulia", depicting the so-called Spirit of Palermo - deity of the ancient city. The fountain was created in 1778 by Ignazio Marabitti.