Palazzo Butera (Butera Palace), Palermo
Palazzo Butera is an impressive waterside palace. Girolamo Branciforti commissioned the home in 1701. The palace welcomed Charles de Bourbon, who was crowned King of Sicily in Palmero in 1735. The terrace was built in 1750. In 1760 the Prince of Butera bought the palace next door and joined them. This addition doubles the size of the palace. The entire palace was renovated and Gioacchino Martorana and Gaspare Fumagalli painted beautiful ceiling frescoes.
In 2016, Francesa and Massimo Valsecchi bought the palace and have been restoring it. Today, it is a museum. The rooms feature ceiling paintings, frescoes, and artworks from throughout the centuries.
The Valsecchi's are moving their art collection from England to display it in the Palazzo Butera. Visitors can tour the palace, see exhibitions, and explore the courtyards and the terrace.
In 2016, Francesa and Massimo Valsecchi bought the palace and have been restoring it. Today, it is a museum. The rooms feature ceiling paintings, frescoes, and artworks from throughout the centuries.
The Valsecchi's are moving their art collection from England to display it in the Palazzo Butera. Visitors can tour the palace, see exhibitions, and explore the courtyards and the terrace.
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Sight Name: Palazzo Butera (Butera Palace)
Sight Location: Palermo, Italy (See walking tours in Palermo)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Palermo, Italy (See walking tours in Palermo)
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