Mauro is a wonderful host who has the great gift of making you feel truly welcome from the first moment you meet him. He is also truly passionate about Palermo and his enthusiasm is infectious. He gives a great piece of advice that everyone should heed when visiting this city - 'If you see the door of a church open, step inside!' The apartment itself is utterly charming and in a perfect location to explore and enjoy the city by day and night. Its brimful of charming art and furnishings, and although it faces on to one of the main streets of the city, it wasn't noisy at all. Do note that there is no wifi, though you can steal a little from the city on the balcony. Overall, I'd say that staying here really made a great experience perfect, and would thoroughly recommend this apartment.