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VISITITALY WHAT TO SEE CASTLES, PALACES AND MANSIONS SICILY PALERMO

Castles of Palermo, palaces and mansions

Visititaly recommends the most important castles, palaces and noble residences of Palermo and surrounding area, the proposals consider a maximum distance of about 30 km from the town. In the territory around Palermo a dense network of manors built in strategic positions branches off and dominate the surrounding valleys, some can be visited, others still used as private homes, and still others are ruins bearing witness to a glorious past. To visit the castles, fortresses and all places related to culture that characterize Palermo, to receive detailed information on opening hours, ticket costs and any guided tours, please consult the official website of the building. If you have visited a castle and wouldlike to share your experience with others, please report it here!

Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Napoli

Villa Napoli, located in Palermo, is a building that dates back to the seventeenth century. Initially it arose as a Norman tower and today it incorporates within itself the remains of Soprana Cuba. Over the years it was modified and expanded. It takes its name from its owner Carlo of Naples. In the early 1700s it was abandoned and was robbed repeatedly. Only in 1991 it was sold by the family of origin to the Sicilian Region who took care of returning it to its original magnificence with renovation works. Today, the reopening is expected to be able to visit it again.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Malfitano

The Villa Malfitano Whitaker in Palermo was built between 1885 and 1889 at the behest of Giuseppe Whitaker. The villa is in Neo-Renaissance style with three floors. In addition, it must be remembered that this villa is beautifully decorated and in its rooms we can admire beautiful paintings, porcelain, Flemish tapestries and many other art objects that the owner has collected on his countless travels. The building is well preserved and is among the most beautiful in the province. It is currently the headquarters of the Whitmer Foundation.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Chiaramonte Steri

The existence of Palazzo Chiaramonte, otherwise known as Palazzo Steri, is due to the name of Count Manfredi Chiaramonte who, in the fourteenth century, began its construction from the ceiling of the Sala Magna. The square-shaped building is a middle street between a medieval castle and a patrician residence. For more than a century, the palace housed the offices of the Inquisition Tribunal. Thanks to the excavations, a monument was discovered in the basement about seven meters high.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Speciale-Raffadali

The Palazzo Speciale-Raffadali in Palermo was built in 1468. Unfortunately, between the 17th and 18th centuries it was demolished and rebuilt by the Raffadali family, who owned it. The style is catalanizing and with elements dating back to the '400, the '600 and '700. Two peculiarities to mention are: the niche that is located on top with a bust attributed to Domenico Gagini. The other thing is that inside the building there is a secret garden hidden by high walls.

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