It would be difficult to exaggerate the wonders of this apartment, designed for a couple or close friends. Don't be put off by the 130 stairs: they're so gradual that you feel like you're almost walking on a flat surface. The staircase itself is a work of art, somewhere between a modern sculpture (because of the striking wooden and metal scaffolding) and a traditional masterpiece (because of the gorgeous marble, niches, and balconies full of plants along the way). At every turn, there are picturesque views of the vast 17th century palazzo, covering an entire city block, and right in the middle of every sight worth seeing (and every restaurant worth sampling). The spacious, intimate apartment repeats the contemporary-ancient pattern with bold wooden beams and elegant decorations, along with first-class beds, kitchen supplies, and other furnishings. But the piece de resistance is the magnificent terrace overlooking the mountains to the west, the sea to the south, and the cupolas of historic Palermo to the north. If you want to go to heaven before your time, here is the place! And thanks to the warm welcome by Antonio and his family, the angelic impression is amplified...