Villa Whitaker, 19th-century Gothic Revival villa in Politeama district, Palermo, Italy
The Villa Whitaker presents intricate floral decorations, Flemish tapestries depicting Aeneid scenes, and frescoes throughout its state rooms and smaller chambers.
Between 1886 and 1889, Anglo-Sicilian businessman Joseph Whitaker commissioned architect Ignazio Greco to construct this residence combining Neo-Renaissance and Gothic Revival elements.
The villa functions as a museum displaying Joseph Whitaker's natural history collections, archaeological findings, and extensive artwork from different periods.
Visitors can explore the seven-hectare garden designed by Emilio Kunzmann, which contains plant species from Tunisia, Sumatra, Australia, and South America.
During the Belle Époque period, the villa received numerous distinguished guests, including Richard Wagner and members of British, German, and Russian imperial families.
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 38.12199,13.36261
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:18
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