Experts' Choice Award Palazzo Chiaromonte Steri
What the experts agree on
This overlooked 14th-century palace shaped Palermo's entire history—home to Spanish viceroys, featuring haunting Inquisition graffiti and stunning sea views from the top floor.
“Haunting graffiti left by prisoners of the Spanish Inquisition. ”
– Atlas Obscura
Michelin Guide 1 Star
" It was built in 1307 for one of the most powerful families in Sicily, the Chiaramonte, who gave their name to the architectural style developed at the time for several civic buildings. " Full review
Afar Magazine "The Palazzo Chiaramonte-Steri, also called Steri Castle, was built in 1307 by Sicily's powerful Chiaramonte family." Full review
Frommer's "Overlooked by many visitors to Palermo, the palace that dominates Piazza Marina deserves at least 2 hours of your time, because for centuries the city's vicissitudes revolved around this building." Full review
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You can only visit on guided tours, offered in English.
