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Villa Igiea is a turn-of-the-century palazzo at the edge of vivid Palermo, beneath Mount Pellegrino and above the Gulf of Palermo. Long cherished by royalty, dignitaries and Hollywood luminaries, its tiered gardens sweep down towards the port and the Tyrrhenian Sea.
In the heart of Palermo, the Grand Hotel et Des Palmes embodies the city’s elegant, inspiring character. Monumental halls, frescoed ceilings and Art Nouveau stained glass mingle with carefully preserved details, creating a setting where history, art, culture and conviviality sustain a refined social life between memory and the present.
The Grand Hotel Wagner is a charming Palermo hotel housed in a completely renovated 20th-century building, where classic Art Nouveau style meets modern comfort. Refined drapes, characterful furnishings and a noble yet welcoming atmosphere create an authentic stay in the heart of one of Sicily’s most beloved destinations.
The Modern Art Gallery Sant’Anna is Palermo’s civic art gallery, presenting works from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in the ancient Kalsa quarter, beside Sant’Anna la Misericordia. Over more than a century, it has steadily expanded its collections and established itself as one of the city’s most modern and vital cultural institutions.
Maison Bocum - suites&bakery is a Palermo food and drink spot serving good tapas, broth and amuse-bouches, followed by tasty tiramisu and perfectly cooked biscuits. Its diverse wine and juice selection, cosy ambience and pleasing décor make it an inviting choice on Via dei Cassari.
Set in an ancient nineteenth-century palazzo overlooking the sea of the Gulf of Ortigia, Henry’s House combines comfort and luxury with warm, family-style hospitality. Its strategic location, panoramic views and helpful staff make it an excellent base for exploring Siracusa and the enchanting island of Ortigia.
Beyond the Basilica of San Giovanni, the Catacomba di San Giovanni opens into a main gallery lined with thousands of burials. Richly decorated tombs, vivid frescoes—including the Syracusan Virgin crowned by Christ—and monumental cisterns transformed into chapels make this an evocative testament to early Christian expression in Sicily.
Hotel La Giara is a comfortable, family-atmosphere hotel in the historic centre of Cefalù, within a limited-traffic zone. Guests may access the area during the same hours as residents.
In Cefalù’s historic centre, a few steps from the Medieval Wash-house, Enoteca Le Petit Tonneau opens through an arch overlooking the pier. This enchanting corner of the gulf pairs refined, exclusive products with breathtaking sunsets, accompanied by the sound and scent of the sea.
Bordomari Sea Lounge Bar is a cocktail bar overlooking the sea in Cefalù, where an elegant yet informal atmosphere sets the scene for spectacular sunsets and cocktails that capture the taste of summer.