Giovanni was gracious host. The apartment was an historic apartment with stylish decor and patio balcony. A testament to Giovanni's impeccable taste. Perfect for how we wanted to experience our trip to Palermo . Great little cafe "Caffetteria Corona" run by a Mom and her son is about 30 seconds away. No wonder Starbucks cannot compete in Italy. One day I had to much to carry and the son helped me carry it to our apartment. The historic district, open markets, restaurants, historic churches were all within walking distance. Incredible street food, best arancini (Kepalle Arancine)in Sicily, great cannoli. You can see why Palermo was voted cultural capital of Italy.