This is a lovely and memorable apartment and I really liked my week long stay in it. It is large, with an airy kitchen, a large living room, bedroom, and two bathrooms. The apartment has tall ceilings, two air conditioners, and is quiet and cool. There are many aspects that make the apartment truly memorable. It is well designed, with original mosaics, ceilings, and woodwork throughout, beautifully restored. You have a sense of the history of the apartment and it area in every part. The appliances are new and convenient, including a washer and a dryer. Francesco was kind enough to leave some homemade pesto and tomato sauce in the refrigerator, as well as some milk, coffee, and sugar, and and made it a point to keep time aside to meet me. The kitchen has a good set of appliances if you are keen on cooking at home, and a handy music system to play off your ipod or phone. The large bathroom is spectacular, with a gleaming bathtub as well as a rainfall shower. Francesco is very kind and knowledgable and listening to him explain the history of the apartment and places to visit in Palermo, was a learning experience in itself. He also has a kind, very helpful man, Karan, to maintain the apartment, and both of them are very attentive to any questions or issues that may arise. The apartment is located in one of the best locations in the old city, very near the Quatro Canti and Ballaro, but is still quiet and tranquil. I highly recommend this home.