Bella Vista & Hawthorne are bordering neighborhoods in south east Center City Philadelphia. Bella Vista translates to "beautiful sight" in Italian, and is bounded by 6th Street, 11th Street, South Street, and Washington Avenue.
Hawthorne is located between Broad Street and 11th Street, and extends from South Street to Washington Avenue.
Bella Vista was voted 2016 best neighborhood to live in Philadelphia by Niche.com and is undergoing a new construction housing boom.
Bella Vista is home to many parks including Cianfranni Park located at 8th & Fitzwater, Bardascino Park located at 10th & Carpenter, and Palumbo Park located on the 700 block of Catherine.
Bella Vista is host to multiple annual festivals including the Italian Market Festival and Bella Vista Festa.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Passyunk Square
Queen Village
Washington Square West
