PALACE OF CASTELNUOVO Vacation Apartment Palermo

PALACE of the PRINCE of CASTELNUOVO (14th Century)

Prestigious Apartment in an aristocratic 14th CENTURY PALACE, in the Heart of the Historical Centre of Palermo, 120 meters from the Cathedral, 4 minutes walking from the Royal Palace, the Core of the Historical Centre!


The Palace was built in the middle of the 14th Century, and then enlarged in the 17th century by another noble sicilian family (the "Arone di Valentino", who still own it). The Palace is in the heart of the historic Kassaro area,120 meters from the Cathedral 4 minutes walking from the Norman Royal Palace, and several Arab - Norman monuments and enchanting baroque churches. In 1769 the palace housed the "Circolo di Conversazione della Nobiltà" (An exclusive club where aristocrats used to discuss various matters) mentioned by an outstanding sicilian historian the Marquese di Villabianca, for its beautifully decorated rooms. After the marriage of Francesco Arone Barone di Valentino and Donna Marianna Lanza Filangeri dei Principi di Mirto the palace reached its maximum splendor. You can still admire the 17th century wooden coffered ceilings in the bedroom. With the passing centuries, the Arone family has always considered the palace a precious example of artistic beauty and charm.

The Palace is in the heart of the historic Kassaro area,120 meters from the Cathedral 4 minutes walking from the Norman Royal Palace, and several Arab - Norman monuments and enchanting baroque churches. The location is the ideal base for visiting the best shops of the centre, cafes, bars, Arabic-Norman churches and every architectural and historical treasure of Palermo, all of which are very close by.


The Apartment is furnished with antique family furniture and the fine materials blend perfectly with the historic atmosphere. It is made up of an entry, living room with comfortable sofa beds, prestigious bedroom 17th century wooden coffered ceilings, balcony, bathroom with shower and a large and fully-equipped kitchen. It is also provided with independent air-conditioned and heating, TV, kitchenware's, washing machine, microwave oven, linen and towels.