Palazzo Laura – Palermo

• 3 Rooms

• 1 Bathroom

• 99.58 m²

• 2nd

Palazzo Laura

Palazzo Laura is an important restoration project involving an elegant hundred-year-old building in a central neighbourhood of Palermo. Located just 500 metres from the city’s main transport hub, Palermo Centrale station, and around 800 metres from the iconic UNESCO-protected Cathedral, the building is a classic example of Sicilian urban architecture, combining its original historic character with completely renovated interiors and high-quality finishes. The last remaining apartment is located on the third floor and includes exclusive access to an exceptional private rooftop terrace. With the famous Ballarò market on the doorstep and Palermo’s principal monuments and attractions within easy walking distance, the property offers an excellent opportunity to purchase a unique home in the heart of the city.  

The Property – Palazzo Laura

The ceilings of this stately building average four metres in height, enhancing the feeling of space throughout the interiors. Tall windows provide generous natural light, while double-glazed windows with thermal breaks will be installed as standard. Modern two-way air-conditioning systems will provide both heating and cooling, without the need for radiators or a gas connection. The floors will be finished in wood, while the bathrooms will feature walk-in showers, white ceramic fittings and marble wall tiles. The ceilings and walls will be delivered with a smooth plaster finish. The building’s communal areas, including its impressive entrance hall, will be carefully restored and maintained in keeping with the simple yet elegant style of the original construction.

Appartamento A3

The last remaining unit is located on the third floor and is conveniently served by a lift. The apartment will enjoy exclusive access to the entire 94m² rooftop terrace, offering views across the surrounding typical Sicilian neighbourhood and direct sunlight throughout the day. The large private terrace provides an exceptional outdoor space for dining, entertaining guests or simply relaxing and enjoying Palermo’s warm climate. The property benefits from two separate entrances: a communal entrance conveniently accessible by lift and a second independent entrance located at the side of the building, which is reached via a staircase. Inside, the apartment offers approximately 56m² of living space. A long corridor runs along the eastern side of the property, with windows overlooking the terrace. The internal layout includes a separate hexagonal kitchen, a spacious bedroom of approximately 17m² and two bathrooms, one of which is fitted with a shower. Unlike the open-plan layouts found in the apartments on the lower floors, this property has a separate kitchen, creating a clearer distinction between the living and sleeping areas. As the only apartment on this level, it has no direct neighbours on either side, with only one apartment situated beneath it. This provides greater privacy and makes it the quietest residence within the building.  

Surroundings

Just two blocks from Palazzo Laura are the remains of the historic Porta Sant’Agata, the southernmost of the four original entrances to Palermo’s old town. Passing through the gate brings you into a five-square-kilometre historic district filled with architecture and cultural influences spanning many centuries. The famous open-air Ballarò market is located just a short walk away, extending through a lively network of narrow streets filled with activity from early morning until late at night. Whether you are shopping for fresh produce, discovering local handicrafts or sampling Palermo’s celebrated street food, the neighbourhood offers an enormous variety of choices. Approximately 700 metres away is Palermo Cathedral, an extraordinary monument to the city’s complex cultural history. It is protected by UNESCO as part of the Arab-Norman Palermo World Heritage Site, in recognition of the remarkable fusion of Arab and Norman architectural styles. Other important attractions within easy reach include the Norman Palace and the Sicilian Parliament, the Quattro Canti junction, the pedestrianised Via Maqueda, the shops and bars of the La Kalsa district and the monumental Teatro Massimo, Palermo’s renowned opera house. The building is located outside Palermo’s restricted traffic zone, making access by car easier, while remaining close to Palermo Centrale station and Via Ernesto Basile, which provides a convenient connection to the motorway. Falcone-Borsellino Airport can be reached by car in a little over thirty minutes. Local and regional buses and trains depart throughout the day from Palermo Centrale station, which is approximately a ten-minute walk away. The neighbourhood is also particularly well positioned for access to the main campus of the University of Palermo, located around fifteen minutes to the west, and the Policlinico university hospital, which is only five minutes away. For a comprehensive introduction to Italy’s fifth-largest city and everything it has to offer, take a look at our full guide to Palermo.

Potential

The proximity of Palazzo Laura to Palermo’s historic centre, university and main hospital makes this an attractive opportunity to invest in Sicily’s largest city. The Policlinico attracts a significant number of professionals on temporary and fixed-term contracts, including junior doctors and other medical staff who require comfortable accommodation close to their workplace. The student rental market also reflects Sicily’s particular lifestyle patterns. Many students return to their family homes or move to coastal areas during the summer months, creating the possibility of generating rental income throughout the academic year while retaining the property for personal use during the summer. The apartment could alternatively be offered as a short-term holiday rental. Our sister company, Solemar Sicilia, has extensive experience in managing holiday rentals and apartments in central Palermo, where demand remains consistently strong. A modern and distinctive property with a large private rooftop terrace could generate an attractive rental income. Solemar Sicilia can manage every aspect of the process, including marketing, guest communication, check-ins and cleaning. Contact our friendly multilingual team today for further information about the apartment or any other aspect of the development.