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The Chinese Pagoda
The pagoda roof is adorned with VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
little bells and sculpted dragons.
This fun and exotic construction, Practical Information
one of the most charming in the Via Pallavicini 13, Pegli. Tel 010
entire park, is built on the lake and 698 1048. Closed for restoration.
8 private tours 10am Sat & Sun
can be reached by crossing a
double iron bridge. by appt. Botanical Gardens:
Open 9am–1pm Tue–Fri, 10am–
12:20pm, 3–4:45pm Sat & Sun.
& = -
∑ museidigenova.it
Transport
@ 1, 2, 3.

Temple of Flora
This feminine, octagonal building
could not be dedicated to anyone
other than Flora, goddess of flowers
are ancient protectress of the plant
kingdom. Located just south of the
lake, and surrounded by box hedges,
the temple is a sign of the renewed
interest in the Classical Greek and
Roman periods that were so
influential in the 19th century.

. Temple of Diana
This circular Ionic-style temple, dedicated to the
Graeco-Roman goddess of hunting, stands in a
wonderful position at the centre of the lake. A statue
of Diana, the work of Giovanni Battista Cevasco, poses
elegantly beneath the dome, while four tritons
stand guard in the water around the temple.

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