A Palace in Sicily

A photographic exploration of a Baroque masterpiece, now returned to its former glory. Details & Dimensions The stunning restoration of the beautiful Di Lorenzo del Castelluccio palace in Sicily Wonderfully evocative and full of beautiful imagery. A treat for lovers of Lampedusa's The Leopard An inspiring insight into palatial interiors and gardens Palace location of the film ‘Cyrano', directed by Joe Wright, and starring Peter Dinklage With its sun-drenched sands and Mediterranean waters, Sicily has been a favored destination of travelers for centuries. History is alive on this island, from ancient accounts of the Greeks, Romans, Arabs and Normans; to the journals of wealthy young European men embarking on the Grand Tour. This book captures the sun-steeped aesthetic of the island, while detailing the restoration of one of its finest attractions: the Di Lorenzo del Castelluccio palace. Marquis de Castelluccio was one of the last "servals" or “leopards” of Sicily – wealthy aris