Parco della Favorita

Parco della Favorita
The Park and Monte Pellegrino
TypeNatural Area
LocationPalermo, Sicily, Italy
Coordinates38°09′44″N 13°20′16″E / 38.16222°N 13.33778°E / 38.16222; 13.33778
Area400 hectares (990 acres)
Created1799 (1799)
Operated byRiserva naturale orientata Monte Pellegrino

La Favorita Park (Italian: Parco della Favorita or Real Tenuta della Favorita) is a large city park in Palermo, Italy. Established in 1799 by Ferdinand III of Sicily, it has an overall area of 400 hectares (990 acres), and represent the biggest green area of Palermo. It is located at the foot of Monte Pellegrino, in the north-western part of the city.