T he J alari Museum P ark

1. TheJalari Museum Park Vypracovala: Karolína Kapounová Dne: 28.7.2018

2. Introduction • The Park Museum “Jalari” issituated on thePeloritanmountainsa fewkilometresfromBarcellonaPozzo di Gotto (ME) and coversan area of 35 hectares. • The name of the Park is not very usual: “Jalari”, the Arabname of the district in which it has been created, means “shiny stone”; the same stone used for its realisation. • Unlike traditional museums, “Jalari’s” 15,000 (fifteen thousand) finds are placed in the 42 artisan shops with the aim to recreate faithfully the atmosphere and life of long time ago. • Along the avenues, hundreds of stone sculptures and fountains sculpted by Prof. Mariano Pietrini, accompany the visitors throughout a journey.

3. The island has a mediterraneanclimate. • Jalari” originates from a dream and grows with perseverance and constancy due to 30 years of work from the Pietrini and Giorgianni families. • It is difficult to synthesize in a few words what were the values, the culture and the spirit that animated the authors of the Park in these long, intensive and happy years of activity. • Here, in the division of Maloto – near the so called “PizzoSoglio” – a place which, circa 30 years ago, was erroneously considered arid for the (so thought) lack of water, an in-depth study and deep drilling, revealed it to be rich of water — creating a natural equilibrium.

4. Fauna and Flora • Originally there were only a few rows of oak trees; through work of redevelopment and reforestation, over forty thousand plants have been added. • The creation of this rich vegetation has turned the park into a refuge for several animal species and a habitual stop for migratory birds. • https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/jalari-park-and-museum-culture-ethnography-environment-news-photo/950815452#/jalari-park-and-museum-culture-ethnography-environment-di-gotto-picture-id950815452

5. Euphorbiadendroides • https://www.west-crete.com/flowers/euphorbia_dendroides.htm

6. Opuntiadillenii • https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Opuntia_dillenii_(Los_Sauces)_01_ies.jpg

7. Vicia pseudocracca • https://www.flickr.com/photos/karlhauser/5009063288

8. Hordeummurinum • http://swbiodiversity.org/seinet/taxa/index.php?taxon=Hordeum%20murinum

9. A Sicilian Wall Lizard • https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/native-reptiles-of-italy.html

10. People´s life and activities in the past and present • Utilizing the stone as raw material, explains Salvatore Pietrini (creator of the architectural and environmental thought of the Park), also suggests the rediscovery of our land’s resources and their use in harmony with the surrounding environment. • “Reflection”, “Rediscovery of Values”, “Pain”, “Love”, “Creativity”… In this context arises and the “Jalari” Farm Holiday is developed whichproposes a new interpretation of tourism and agriculture: the reintroduction and valorization of agricultural products, the spread of techniques and principles of organic agriculture, the rediscovery of alimentary traditions, the regaining of the national and international image of Sicily.

11. Today the Park Museum “Jalari” cannot be considered just a geographical site or a physical structure, but must be considered first of all a life philosophy. • Every visitor, even the most distracted of them all, will be able to capture the variety and depth of the messages that will reach him/her throughout the walk along the avenues. • The Park Museum “Jalari” also provides, a Congress Centre fit out for every type of event, meeting and training course, a banquet hall and a farmhouse. • https://www.tripadvisor.cz/Attraction_Review-g1180053-d3359515-Reviews-ParcoMuseo_Jalari-Barcellona_Pozzo_di_Gotto_Province_of_Messina_Sicily.html

12. Own experiences from the park • I thinkthatthis park is a great place to think and rest your mind. • Beautiful views of nature, surroundings and the sea wasin the distance. • I love trips to nature so this beautiful view was a great experience for me. • In my opinion, Sicily is a beautiful island and sometimesI would like to visit this island again.

13. Own definition of the park, protected area(Kája) • Park is a part of the city or landscape where the greenery is maintained.The park often surrounds some of the major buildings, such as locks.A typical park is made up of trees, paths and flowerbeds, often also waterways (ponds, lakes) or streams.Decorative structures such as fountains,sculptures, etc.Itis a place where I canrelax and I cancalm my mind. • Protected area - The state can determined a national park or a large area determined for nature conservation purposes,often because rare plants or living endangered animalsare on its territory.It is a type of protected area.The movement of people in the national park is mostly limited, sometimes totally banned, as well as the construction of buildings.

14. Own definition of the park(Verča) • Forme, park is a place whereisnature, quiet and place where I canrelax and breathefresh air.

15. Own definition of the park(Viky) • In my opinion park is an area whichwe have to take care of. • There are usually some rules to protect this area e.g. no cars or motorcycles, no open fire... • In typical park thereare trees, paths, ponds and statues. • I think that thepark is a place where I can go with my family for picnic or alone just to relax. • You can also meet a new, interesting people there. • Everybody should have the possibility to go to the park. It´s really a fun.

16. The end • Resources: http://www.marianopietrini.it/en/whats-jalari/ https://www.travelguide-en.org/sicily-climate/