Mirto Palace

Mirto Palace is a Baroque palace in central Palermo containing 21 rooms decorated with silk wallpapers, velvet coverings, frescoed ceilings, and floors of colored marble and majolica tiles. The rooms display the elaborate interior finishing that reflects the wealth and artistic taste of its former residents.

The palace was built in the 17th century and served as the residence of the Filangeri family for four centuries. In 1982 the family donated the building to the State of Sicily, making it accessible to the public.

The Reception Hall displays paintings by Velasco, while the Baldachin Hall showcases embroidered scenes from Gerusalemme Liberata with a ceiling fresco by Interguglielmi. These rooms show how the family expressed their education and taste through art.

The building is located at Via Merlo 2 near Piazza Marina and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors receive English-language booklets to learn about the history and architecture of the site.

The Salottino di Diana contains a rotating statue of Apollo and leads to a hidden passageway that many visitors overlook. The Fumoir is equally noteworthy with its walls covered in dyed Cordovan leather.