In Via Vittorio Emanuele, 200 meters from Palermo's main Cathedral and opposite the historic Church of the SS Salvatore is for sale this entire imposing historic building of 'Palazzo Cesarò Colonna'. The palace was named after Calogero Gabriele Colonna and Branciforti, Duke of Cesarò. This is a rare opportunity to buy a substantial historic building in the very heart of the bustling capital of Sicily. The entrance from Via Vittorio Emanuele is via a large wooden door, which leads to the main staircase through a covered passage from the first internal courtyard. On the ground floor, there are the rooms that were once used as a porter's lodge as well as rooms originally used as a stable. The first floor, once the living area of the servants, has been transformed into 3 small apartments. Also on the first floor is a large 'ballroom' with large balconies overlooking Via Vittorio Emanuele and a large terrace. The second floor (the noble floor) once owned by the Cesarò family, is belived to have been used in the 1700's as an 'elite's conversation meetings room'. A staircase then continues to the third floor and fourth floors. The Palace was part of a restoration project by the Sicilian Regional government. Part of that work can be seen as it was divided into several rooms with bathroom, lounges and common areas. The works have never been completed but all the systems such as the electrics, the water system, heating, water-fire system, telephone / internet system have all been tested and certified. In addition, the wooden window frames and shutters, double glazing, attics and roofs have also been refurbished. Once completed, the building will be perfect for tourist accommodation, such as a hotel / luxury B&B, perfectly placed in the heart of the historic centre of Palermo. ‘The Dolce Vita’ is your one-stop shop for all your Sicilian property buying requirements. We have a selection of apartments and villas in all areas of Sicily to meet your personal tastes and budget. We are not agents ourselves, but work closely with a number of government accredited local Sicilian estate agents. We provide our professional services including ‘Find a Property’, negotiation and bi-lingual language support at no additional cost to what any buyer would have to pay a local agent when purchasing a property in Italy. In effect, our customer focused, friendly and efficient bi-lingual service is free. Please contact us to see how we can make your Sicilian property ownership dreams come true.