Villino Favaloro-Di Stefano – Art Nouveau Museum in Palermo, Italy
The Villino Favaloro-Di Stefano is a refined example of Art Nouveau (Liberty style) in Palermo, Italy. Built around the turn of the 20th century, this villa showcases many characteristic elements of Sicilian Liberty architecture, blending refined ornamental design with a restrained elegance.
The villa façade features elegant geometric patterns and stylized floral motifs. These can be seen in the wrought iron details on the fence and windows, and especially in the frieze under the roofline where delicate rosettes are symmetrically aligned, lending a decorative rhythm to the upper façade.
The tall, narrow windows with intricate wrought-iron patterns reflect the Art Nouveau tendency to elongate architectural features and integrate artistic design into practical elements. The upper window arches and tracery show a Gothic Revival influence filtered through the Liberty lens, with soft, flowing lines that suggest organic growth. At the center of the upper façade is a covered loggia with blind arches and delicate colonnettes, enclosed by fabric shades.
Originally built for the Favaloro family, the villa is now home to the Fondazione Sicilia's Museo della Fondazione Di Stefano, making it a cultural and architectural landmark.
Location: Piazza Virgilio, 32-33, 90141 Palermo PA, Italy