One of the most interesting aspects were the rather eclectic range of books in many shelves. Many in German, Schiller and works on German art etc., some in English - 12 Vols.of David Hume's History of England, "10Years Captivity in the Mahdi's Camp 1882-1892" by Major Wingate, "Stories of the Indian Orient", also Moliere, Chateaubriand, Roman classics. Many works in... More

A brilliant yet sad tour of a Princes Palace in a tucked away part of Palermo. We had a personal tour as no one else was visiting at the time. Brilliant insights into the lives of the aristocracy in Palermo. More

Palazzo Mirto was a large stately house with beautiful architectural spaces, furnishings, and objects which are a wonderful testimony to he taste and attention the owners had for the arts. Sumptuously decorated rooms, with walls embellished with silk paneling, tapestries, and draperies from murals and on canvas. It is glorious! More

It was interesting to see how this mansion was maintained. One could get the obvious sense of wealth but the collections seemed disjointed as if collecting without a purpose. We did not have a guide to help us so relied on the tour books. Were not allowed to take pictures inside the house. The stable/horse carriage areas were indicative of... More

One of the most beautiful hidden treasures of Palermo. It took us some time to find it, which, in some way, added to its breathtaking charm. Ok, there is no information in English and no English-speaking guide on hand, but that didn't cause us any problems. In fact it was quite liberating to be able to wander from room to... More

we would have appreciated some information regarding the history of this palace, but the guides didn't speak English or have brochures with a floor plan to give us an idea of the size. All in all, I don't think they were too interested in tourists. Well worth a visit in any case. More

Fairly inauspicious from the outside, this Palace hides a stunning noble residence complete with possesions, decorations and everything. The guide may or may not speak a lot of English, but usually hovers in the background and lets the visitor discover the wonders of this house for themselves. I saw several paintings and sketches by Gattuso on the wall, for one... More