Rocco Forte Villa Igiea, Palermo

Perched at the edge of Palermo on a private hillside park overlooking the Gulf of Palermo, with Mount Pellegrino rising behind it, Rocco Forte Villa Igiea is a 19th-century palazzo that carries genuine historical weight. Built in 1899 in the Liberty style - Sicily's answer to Art Nouveau - it has long served as a sanctuary for royalty, dignitaries, and cultural luminaries. The 121-room property...