A Duchess and Other Stories
An insight into life in Palermo and our Palazzo
Sicily at its best: salsa di pomodoro
In Palazzo Lanza Tomasi the summer heat dims and the sea breeze flows through the French windows. On the terrace, the sunlight sweeps through, sending flickers of sunshine onto the newly born tortoises. Nibbling on a fallen hibiscus flower, they bumble through the...
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The Duchess’ Gelo di Mellone: the Summer dessert in Palermo!
It’s watermelon season, which for us means one thing: watermelon pudding, or known to the Sicilians as Gelo di mellone. Jasmine flowers which can be found growing in the terrace garden of our Palazzo, are added for a unique, exotic flavour.
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Viva Palermo e Santa Rosalia!
On the 14th of July we celebrate the biggest event in Palermo, the festival of our patron Saint, Santa Rosalia. The previous week, multicoloured street lights are set up along the streets of the historic centre.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Only a few times during the Summer, under the darkness of a night with a full moon (what those in the know call a Full Sturgeon Moon) a spectacular event occurs on my terrace – the blooming of the Queen of the Night.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
It’s a very exciting period here at Butera 28 Apartments and in Palermo. The high season has started and tourists are flocking to Sicily.
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Top 5 things to do with children near Butera 28 Apartments
Families with young children are always welcome at Butera 28 Apartments! Our area is full of fun things to do as a family, and here are my top 5 recommendations within walking distance of our palazzo.
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