Photo: GiuseppeT, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Style
- Art Nouveau architecture
- Architect
- Ernesto Basile
- Commissioned by
- Florio
- Area
- 2,400 m²
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 38°07′11″ N, 13°20′37″ E
- Address
- Viale Regina Margherita 38, 90138 Palermo
History and description
Villino Florio is a private residence designed in an eclectic Art Nouveau (Liberty) style by Ernesto Basile, and located on Viale Regina Margherita #38 in the city of Palermo, Siciy, Italy.
History
The structure was commissioned by the scion of the wealthy Florio family, Ignazio Florio Jr, also owners of the hotel refurbished by Basile, Villa Igiea. Construction was pursued between 1899 and 1902. The exterior incorporates architectural element from various traditions, including neogothic turrets. The house has a novel interpretation of dual entry staircases common in Sicilian architecture. The house fell into disuse after a fire in 1962 damaged some of the interiors. A recent restoration has allowed visitors to see the interiors.
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Getting there
Palermo LolliTrain, nearest
600 m as the crow flies
Villino FlorioViale Regina Margherita 38, 90138 Palermo
Palermo (Siremar)2.0 km
Aeroporto di Palermo Falcone e Borsellino22.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Villino Florio?
Villino Florio is in Palermo, in the province of Palermo (Sicily), Italy. Address: Viale Regina Margherita 38, 90138 Palermo. GPS coordinates: 38.11961, 13.34358.
What else is there to see near Villino Florio?
Nearby you’ll find: Villa Virginia Caruso (300 m away), Museo euromediterraneo delle arti contemporanee (300 m away), Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa (400 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 8 photos
- Villino Florio — GiuseppeT, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Villino Florio (Palermo) 01 — Davide Mauro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Villino florio 2-1 (cut-version) — Dedda71, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Villino florio 2 — Dedda71, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Villino florio garden — Dedda71, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tower villinoFlorio — Sicilarch, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roof1 — Sicilarch, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stone detail — Sicilarch, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences