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Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco, Italy

From series “The Most Elegant Buildings of Baroque Architecture”
Year: 18 century.

Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco is one of the most beautiful sightseeing in Cecilia. It was constructed for the Arezzo family in the medieval times. However, the today’s look the building took from the late 18th century. The palace is built in the Sicilian Baroque style following its purchase by Baron Guglielmo Beneventano.

Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco, Italy Originally in the medieval times there was a local government. At the end of the 18th century, it was rebuilt in a residential house. This period was crucial for the palace because right at that time it got its unique Baroque features. As hundred years ago, the façade of the building is decorated with columns and sculptures compositions. They are made in the original style that looks great thanks to the play of light and shadow and remoulds the shape of the palace.

Inside the palace is also decorated in Baroque. There you can see wonderful sculptures of Palermitano Lombardic Gregorio, and frescoes by Ermenegido Martorana. There were saved the huge crystal chandeliers made from Murano glass and other unique pieces of art. Nowadays the palace is in a private property and is closed for regular excursions. If you want to see the inner decoration of the palace, you have to clear beforehand the excursion with the owners. Next - Royal Opera House


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ATM bankomat: 'UniCredit Bank' located in 0.29 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'SERVIZIO TAXI. ORTIGIA, SIRACUSA, H24, RADIO - POS -TV - WI-FI - CONDITIONED AIR' is located in 0.2 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Indipendente' in 0.2 km
Supermarket: 'Mangano Janett' in 0.15 km
Parking: 'Parking Della Marina' in 0.31 km
Apotheek: 'Antica Farmacia Ortigia del dott. S. Insirello' in 0.34 km
Police station: 'Guardia di Finanza Sezione Operativa Navale Siracusa' in 0.14 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Blanco Pizzeria' in 0.11 km
Railway station: 'Siracusa' in 1.35 km

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Apartment Ortigia Siracusa

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Hotel Riviera

Located in 1 km from Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco
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Air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Riviera are fitted with modern furnishings and equipped with a satellite TV. Each room is decorated with different … More: photo, rates and booking
Oasi Del Gabbiano

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All rooms come with air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also include free toiletries. An Italian-style breakfast buffet with hot … More: photo, rates and booking
Residence Il Casale

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Along with a balcony, the air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen TV, minibar, and private bathroom with towels and a hairdryer. They come with … More: photo, rates and booking

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