Palazzo Riso

The Palazzo Natoli is a Baroque jewel in the heart of Palermo, built in 1765 for Marchese Vincenzo Natoli. The architecture stands out for its unusual construction over an older building, with only the upper floor of the first three window bays belonging to the palace proper. The monumental entrance portal of yellowish tuff is flanked by columns and bears a mascaron as well as the family's coat of arms. Inside, an impressive double-flight staircase leads to the upper floors, which are adorned with important frescoes by the artist Gioacchino Martorana. Following a renovation in the 2000s, the historic building now houses a boutique hotel that offers its guests a glimpse into the elegant history of the Sicilian capital.