IMG_2772 - In this ballroom, his friend, Giuseppe Garibaldi was named Grand Master of Italian Freemasons.
IMG_2773 - Map of Palermo ~1100. The tower that is now within the palace is highlighted in yellow.
IMG_2774 - A peek through to the original wall covering.
IMG_2775 - A modern office. The family members use these rooms. They also rent some tourist rooms and suites.
IMG_2777 - The palace mouse patrol.
IMG_2778 - The Contessa's office with her 200 year old grand piano, which was once played here by Richard Wagner.
IMG_2779 - An interior courtyard, providing natural lighting to enclosed rooms.
IMG_2781 - Alwine and Alesandro.
IMG_2782 - Alwine is an accomplished singer and usually uses an electric keyboard. Some of her swimming medals.
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IMG_2787 - Steps up to the kitchen.