About
Palazzo Mirto is a noble palace in Palermo, on the island of Sicily, with an address on Via Merlo. It is also known as the Casa Museo di Palazzo Mirto, and it works as a house museum: rooms are arranged to show how an aristocratic family lived across several centuries.
The building dates from the 17th century, but its foundations are older. They are original Norman foundations, which gives the palace a long timeline beneath its later rooms. Walking through, you move between periods, from the Norman base to the furnishings of the noble household that occupied it.
What you will see
- Period furniture placed in the rooms much as they would have been used
- Decorative arts that reflect the tastes of the family over time
- Aristocratic domestic life presented as a whole, rather than as isolated objects
Planning your visit
Palazzo Mirto suits visitors who enjoy seeing how a building and its contents tell a family's story. It is a quiet, focused visit, and it pairs well with time spent exploring the historic streets of Palermo around it. For current opening arrangements, you can call the palace on +39 091 616 4751 before you set out.
