Palazzo Biscari, Baroque palace in Catania, Italy.
The massive palace extends for 160 meters along Via Museo Biscari, featuring ornate cherubs, caryatids, and neoclassical elements on its facades.
Prince Ignazio Paternò Castello initiated the construction after the 1693 Sicily earthquake, building it against the city walls erected by King Charles V.
The grand octagonal ballroom contains mirrors, frescoes by Sebastiano Lo Monaco, and a small dome with an orchestral balcony for musical performances.
Tours of the palace operate daily from 7:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 19:00, with additional time slots available through advance reservations.
The palace maintains over 700 rooms, including themed spaces such as the Fief Room, Princess Apartments, Birds Gallery, and Don Quixote Room.
Location: Catania
Address: Via Museo Biscari, 10, 95131 Catania CT
Phone: +390953287201
Website: https://palazzobiscari.it
GPS coordinates: 37.50205,15.09017
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:31
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