Palaces of Sicily [Hardcover]

Angheli Zalapi (Author), Melo Minnella (Photographer), Gioachino Lanza Tomasi (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 1998

Following the success of Portrait of Venice and Palaces of Rome, this beautiful book tours the palaces, villas, and castles of Sicily.

From the ancient Roman villa of Piazza Armerina through the Arab castles, baroque masterpieces such as Villa Pallagonia, to the art-nouveau Villa Bordonaro alle Croci- these pages reveal 30 public and private dwellings built and furnished by Italy's greatest architects and artists over the centuries. Luxuriant gardens full of flowers and statues, antique tapestries, glorious frescoed, and priceless furniture appear in hundreds of full-color photographs. History, art and anecdote intertwine in the text for an enchanting view of Sicily's great heritage.

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About the Author

Gioachino Lanza Tomasi has been the director of the Italian Institute for Culture in New York for many years.

Angheli Zalapi organizes art exhibitions and congresses on Sicilian painters of the 15th to 17th centuries.

Photographs by Melo Minnella have been published in international magazines such as Life, Mondo, and Stern

Product Details

• Hardcover: 312 pages
• Publisher: Rizzoli; First Edition edition (December 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0847821269
• ISBN-13: 978-0847821266
• Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 10.8 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,143,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #96 in Books > Travel > Europe > Italy > Sicily

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5.0 out of 5 stars a beautiful book for the beautiful island, May 24, 2000

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This review is from: Palaces of Sicily (Hardcover)

How great the book is.Through the book you can watch the most beautiful palaces in Sicily. The phots show the incredible buildings and sight, just like you walking among them,breathing with them. Off course the words introduce the history about each palace , just like a sweet dream, enjoy it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars You'll weep with joy. Then you'll reserve your flight to Sicilia., December 15, 2008

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This review is from: Palaces of Sicily (Hardcover)

If you've ever been to Sicily, you'll love this book. And then you'll return to this beautiful island and stay for a month, exploring these magnificent palaces. If you've never been to Sicily, and you enjoy/love history, this is THE book for you!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Palaces in Sicily, April 27, 2008

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This review is from: Palaces of Sicily (Hardcover)

I was in Sicily last February, a beautiful time to be there and though I saw many beautiful things, I did not see all the wonderful palaces described in this lovely book. The book is a great incentive to go again.