We were certainly very pleased that we decided to select Alessandro's wonderful apartment for our 4-week stay in Palermo. The apartment itself has been excellently refurbished. All of the furnishings and appliances are completely up-to-date. I believe his apartment was the only one we considered that included a dishwasher and a combined clothes washer and dryer available. The location of the apartment was perfect. A several-minute walk in one direction led to the historic Ballarò market; in a similar distance in the opposite direction we could visit the Norman Palace; and a third direction took us to the Palermo Cathedral. From there, we had direct access to the main pedestrian avenue to the Quattro Canti and all its shops, restaurants, and historic sites. The Central Train Station is also close by which was convenient for an overnight trip to Cefalù as well as an easy departure point for our next destination. I definitely recommend Alessandro's apartment for exploring Palermo.