La Cuba in giardino
Locality
Palermo
Zone
Town
Sleeps
4
Bathrooms
2
Features
Exclusive house next to an Arab/Norman monument
Ideal for
Those who wish to visit without car the most important monuments of Palermo.
Description
This house is located just next to the Norman Palace, in Corso Calatafimi, the road that takes you directly to the main church in Monreale, the world wide famous cathedral. This area is also characterized by many late 19th century houses and among these you’ll find an unexpected little garden – full of citrus fruit trees and aromatic plants. Entering the garden, you’ll find yourself in a unique environment: the garden borders one of the oldest monuments in Palermo – the Cuba castle – built in 1180 by William II as a summer residence.
The castle plays an important role in the house planning: the first floor windows look at the castle and the large fully furnished terrace throws soft lights on the castle walls, creating a magic atmosphere – unforgettable!
The house itself is also very nice and comfortable: it is furnished with great taste and in the neighbourhood you find shops and restaurants. The owners are very nice and they will give you a nice welcome.
The castle plays an important role in the house planning: the first floor windows look at the castle and the large fully furnished terrace throws soft lights on the castle walls, creating a magic atmosphere – unforgettable!
The house itself is also very nice and comfortable: it is furnished with great taste and in the neighbourhood you find shops and restaurants. The owners are very nice and they will give you a nice welcome.
Surroundings
In the garden of This apartment - the Arabian Cuba, built in 1180 by Guglielmo II, once surrounded by a huge artificial lake, where “the living was easy”.
At the centre of the old city, a few steps from the our apartment - the Norman Palace: once residence of the emirs, Norman kings, Spanish viceroys and from 1947 the seat of Regional Sicilian Assembly. It houses the magnificent Palatine Chapel, started in 1130 and then enriched with beautiful mosaics.
Close to the Palace, San Giovanni degli Eremiti located in a peaceful garden, a touching example of Arabian/Norman architecture.
A few minutes walking - The Cappucini Catacombs with almost 8.000 mummified bodies (the oldest from the 16thc).
Monreale Dome, 8 km from Palermo, reachable by bus n° 389 from Piazza Indipendenza, behind the Norman Palace. Built between 1174 and 1176 during Guglielmo II’s reign after the Madonna had appeared to him by Arabian architects. Famous for the ever so large surface covered by Byzantine mosaics (second after Santa Sofia in Istanbul) where gold reigns, realized by Venetian and Sicilian artists. Christian teachings can be directly transmitted through vision. Access to the terraces with an amazing panoramic view of the Palermo golden bay. The Benedictine cloister: one of the most beautiful examples of architecture inspired by the Moresque art with 228 columns all different, wonderfully decorated with anthropomorphic motifs in the medieval style.
At the centre of the old city, a few steps from the our apartment - the Norman Palace: once residence of the emirs, Norman kings, Spanish viceroys and from 1947 the seat of Regional Sicilian Assembly. It houses the magnificent Palatine Chapel, started in 1130 and then enriched with beautiful mosaics.
Close to the Palace, San Giovanni degli Eremiti located in a peaceful garden, a touching example of Arabian/Norman architecture.
A few minutes walking - The Cappucini Catacombs with almost 8.000 mummified bodies (the oldest from the 16thc).
Monreale Dome, 8 km from Palermo, reachable by bus n° 389 from Piazza Indipendenza, behind the Norman Palace. Built between 1174 and 1176 during Guglielmo II’s reign after the Madonna had appeared to him by Arabian architects. Famous for the ever so large surface covered by Byzantine mosaics (second after Santa Sofia in Istanbul) where gold reigns, realized by Venetian and Sicilian artists. Christian teachings can be directly transmitted through vision. Access to the terraces with an amazing panoramic view of the Palermo golden bay. The Benedictine cloister: one of the most beautiful examples of architecture inspired by the Moresque art with 228 columns all different, wonderfully decorated with anthropomorphic motifs in the medieval style.
Distances
Airport: 30 km / 18.64 miles
Station: 2,5 Km / 1,5 miles
Harbour : 3,5 km / 2.17 miles
Motor Way : 2 Km / 1,24 miles
Station: 2,5 Km / 1,5 miles
Harbour : 3,5 km / 2.17 miles
Motor Way : 2 Km / 1,24 miles
Details
Ground floor:
Garden
Pergola with table and chairs
Fully equipped kitchen, including small electric appliances
First floor -12 step staircase
Dining/Living room
Terrace with gazebo (table and chairs)
2 air conditioned double bedrooms
2 en suite bathrooms (1 with shower and 1 with tub)
Garden
Pergola with table and chairs
Fully equipped kitchen, including small electric appliances
First floor -12 step staircase
Dining/Living room
Terrace with gazebo (table and chairs)
2 air conditioned double bedrooms
2 en suite bathrooms (1 with shower and 1 with tub)
Good to know
Highs: Central position,Tastefully decorated,Stunning view to the Cuba Castle.
Lows: One of the bedrooms is facing the street and therefore is a bit noisy.
Public parking is not easy - the owner has an agreement with the parking area close to the apartment
A 3 nights minimum stay is available at this property.
Lows: One of the bedrooms is facing the street and therefore is a bit noisy.
Public parking is not easy - the owner has an agreement with the parking area close to the apartment
A 3 nights minimum stay is available at this property.
