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Stanze al Genio

Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 11, 90133 Palermo, Sicily, Italy
+39 340 0971561
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Ranked #1 of 105 attractions in Palermo
Type: Specialty Museums
Owner description: The museum is open year round for a visit but you must book your visit by email or phone. For reservations just call a few hours before the... more » Owner description: The museum is open year round for a visit but you must book your visit by email or phone. For reservations just call a few hours before the appointment and agree to the tour. The visits are carried out only in Italian. « less
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Oxford, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

All previous reviewers have said it all - a beautiful collection of Italian and Sicilian floor tiles collected over many years (since the owner was 11) and quite unlike tiles I have seen anywhere. Displayed beautifully in wooden trays and with an expert English speaking guide who can comment on any particular tile you point out. The entrance is not... More

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Praiano
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

It is worth a look but you need to know it is difficult to find. The collection is in a building that has no signage. You make your reservation and once you get there there you need to ring the right apt. for them to open the 1/2 door. When you get inside, you feel it's all a scam because... More

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piomellina, Direttore generale at Stanze al Genio, responded to this review
May 23, 2013

Dear visitor, Thank you for your feed back! We apologize for the inconveniences you had to find the exact location of “Casa Museo Stanze al Genio”. We must say it is the very first time in many years of activity we receive such a complain. We will treasure it trying to explain the precise track you are supposed to follow... More

Albuquerque
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

This small museum is actually a large private collection of painted Sicilian tiles from the late 16th century to the early 20th century. They are beautifully displayed and our guide was excellent. Highly recommended.

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Guildford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

A private collection of tiles, fascinating to see. Only three rooms, but beautifully restored and displayed, the English speaking guide was brilliant

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Palermo, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

A very original experience, very intimate vision of some beautiful objects from the past that have been saved thanks to the vision of the curator.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

This is a great place to see if you're in Palermo. It's volunteer-run, and an individual's private collection, so it is essential to make a booking. Inside is an amazing collection of hand-painted tiles from across Italy, which help to give an idea of the past splendor of Palermo. Tours are done in Italian and English, and we booked via... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

This place is really worth a visit, although you will need to make an appointment. The collection of tiles is something really special and it is an absolute surprise walking into this private home, with so much shabbyness just outside the front door and so much beauty within.

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Marvellous private collection of tiles in a fascinating building in via Garibaldi, well worth ringing to make an appointment. Charming and informative guide passionate about the collection.

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Northumberland, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

Small, but really fascinating. The tour in English was excellent. Well worth taking the trouble to organise the visit in advance, which was easily done by e mail, to which the reply was very quick.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

The "tile museum" of Palermo is one of the wonders of the city. Our guide, Claudio, was very knowledgeable and explained the history, source and derivation of the collection. It is not to be missed -- but make sure to call and arrange an appointment beforehand.

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