Sicily Attractions

Palazzo Mirto

The excessive opulence of Baroque is nowhere better demonstrated than in the magnificent Palazzo Mirto, one of the few aristocratic homes of Palermo that is open to the public, offering visitors a glimpse into the lifestyle of Sicily's noble 19th-century families. The Palace was the residence of the Lanza Filangeri family whose last heir left the estate to the Ministry of Cultural Assets in 1982. Most of the princely rooms and salons are furnished with original items that belonged to the family.

Address: Via Merlo 2, Palermo (off the Piazza Marina); Telephone: (091) 616 4751; Opening time: Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm; Sunday, 9am to 1pm; Admission: €3