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Palazzo Drago Airoldi di Santa Colomba

Palazzo Drago Airoldi di Santa Colomba

Palazzo Drago Airoldi di Santa Colomba
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  • floryliss
    Ragusa, Italy496 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A jewel full of history
    A truly pleasant visit, guided by the owner of the building in the history that has passed through the rooms of what is a true jewel in the heart of Palermo. From Emperor William II to the last Tsar of Russia, from Garibaldi to Vincenzo Florio, it was wonderful to hear anecdotes about every object present in the rooms. Mr. Giovanni made us relive the story through his memories and the stories handed down from father to son. And this is certainly the added value of this visit which has become an experience, a cultural exchange, a meeting... Even my teenage children appreciated meeting this "grandfather" who told them pieces of life and a story that cannot be learned from books.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 11 February 2024
  • Alessandra F
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A splendid visit.
    A splendid visit, accompanied by the owner of the palace, Cavalier Bertolino, who told us the history of the palace and his fabulous family. A dive into the city's aristocratic past. A stop that cannot be missed when you are in Palermo. Highly recommended.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 19 May 2024
  • Daniela alegiani
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Palazzo Drago what a passion
    Wonderful pearl of the jewel that is the city of Palermo, guarded and meticulously cared for a journey through time .. But the added value was to have the honor and pleasure of being accompanied by the host, distinguished speaker and incomparable Guide. He did not make us feel like visitors but guests, he opened not only his house but enchanted us with his stories, his anecdotes related to each object .. My daughters and I agree that it was the most beautiful and fulfilling visit of the many made. Thank you very much for the beautiful emotions!
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 8 August 2024
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tdyer_1999
Rome, Italy3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
This was a lovely discovery in the heart of Arab-Norman Palermo, a stone's throw from the Cathedral. The palazzo was originally built in the 11th century apparently and developed in the centuries that followed. The current owner has lovingly restored the 18th and 19th century cieling frescoes and put on display an eclectic art collection comprising paintings, sculptures, ceramics as well as personal memorabilia dating back through his own family. He takes you on a personalised guided tour of the various rooms of the 'piano nobile' punctuated by historical and contemporary commentary. He is as full of character as the palazzo itself! An hour very well spent!
Written 16 February 2020
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Neil G
Santarem, Portugal10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
The highlight of this tour is the host (and owner) because he brings a degree of passion to the tour that you generally don't get elsewhere. We felt that we had somehow had special treatment because it was just such a great experience. Having read all of the other reviews we now see that this is the same feeling everyone else gets, which we think is a fantastic credit to both the family and the incredible building.
If you like historic buildings, art, architecture, history or stories, take the tour you won't regret it.
Written 2 April 2022
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Sanne
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 • Couples
This beautiful palazzo is a must see when visiting Palermo! Me and my husband got a personal tour in Italian, French and English by the owner. We where amazed to see the beautiful rooms and artifacts that belong to the personal collection of the family that has lived there for over 300 years. Most amazing where the only certified templars ring in the world and a beautiful Rossetti painting. Also the paintings on the ceiling and plastering are very spectacular. A highlight of our holidays.
Written 6 September 2020
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CMP50
Barcelona, Spain62 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Palazzo Drago was one of the highlights of our visit to Palermo. The palace has been superbly restored and maintained, unlike most Palermo palaces, while maintaining all the interest and charm of a historic family home. Grandiose rooms, frescoed ceilings. We were guided by the proprietor, whose love and enthusiasm for the home of his ancestors made the visit even more fascinating. Strongly recommended.
Written 14 September 2023
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Nomadsjandp
Brisbane, Australia117 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
Be persistent because it’s not always open but well worth the effort. Led by the Count himself our private tour ( just the 2 of us by sheer luck) was a fabulous insight into a great historic palazzo cared for by the family for several hundred years. He was delightful and very gracious about my very bad Italian so we muddled through. There is a lift if you need it just ask. His wife then took us across to an award winning granita bar across the road and introduced us and she was right they were amazing 😃
Written 12 May 2023
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Patrick R
London, UK52 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
We spent a wonderful four days in Palermo and visited some fantastic places, including The Royal Palace, The Palatine Chapel, the beautiful cathedral and Monreale but, undoubtedly, the highlight of the whole trip was our visit to Palazzo Drago. It was the last thing we did prior to catching our ferry to Genoa and we nearly didn’t make it in time, but we were so glad that we managed to squeeze it in. As others have already commented, The Count is a wonderful person, a genial host and so passionate about his family home. If you do nothing else in your time in Palermo do make a point of visiting this absolute treasure.
Written 22 May 2023
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JanetBrussels
Brussels, Belgium427 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
We made a special detour to return to this Palazzo which we had spotted at a time when we could not stop.

We talked to the reception who confirmed their hours.

We returned two hours before they were due to close, but it was all locked up.

Pretty poor customer service.
Written 1 March 2020
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Amy
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
I stumbled across this charming palazzo whilst exploring Palermo on a solo trip. Giovanni, the owner personally showed me around his house which has been so well kept. He made such an effort to speak in English and it was wonderful to see the portraits of his ancestors and to take a walk around his wonderful home. Well worth the €10 for this hidden gem!
Written 21 September 2022
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caroline c
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019
Absolutely beautiful private Palazzo which just opened for visits! Every room is still furnished with one-of-a-kind antiques and with original paintings on ceilings and walls. Adorable guide who explains everything we see. And we were very lucky to end the visit with the owner, who is passionate and devoted to restaure his family palazzo and eager to share his jewel. A must-see in the center of Palermo if you enjoy visiting beautiful mansions!
Written 7 August 2019
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Dianne L
Billings, MT34 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
My party had the wonderful experience of being shown through this very impressive palazzo by the owner himself, who added so much with his anecdotes of past guests and family history. It was a wonderful way to spend an hour with a person of taste and distinction. I speak Italian but I am sure he is quite capable of enthralling all English speakers as well, and I understand his daughter also gives tours in English. Maintaining these beautiful noble old buildings is quite a responsibility and this family is doing everything they can to sustain a precious part of Palermo's history! Bravo!
Written 24 December 2019
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