In the footsteps of the Florio family in Sicily
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The Florio saga has captivated millions of readers and viewers, shedding light on one of the most influential families in Sicily between the 19th and early 20th centuries.
This itinerary takes you through the symbolic places of their story: from aristocratic palaces in Palermo to the salt pans of Marsala, passing through tuna fisheries, castles, and Art Nouveau villas.
Between novel, fiction, and reality, you’ll discover the world of the Florios — ambitious, elegant, entrepreneurial, and steeped in Mediterranean beauty.
Palermo: historic residences and cinematic settings
The journey begins in Palermo, a key city in the Florio saga. From Via dei Materassai, home to the original putìa where quinine was sold, you pass through Quattro Canti and Piazza Pretoria, overlooked by Palazzo delle Aquile.
Visit Palazzo Gangi Valguarnera and Palazzo Mirto, two of the main filming locations for the Disney series, and Villino Florio in Arenella, the actual family residence.
Castello di Falconara: romantic Sicily
In Butera (CL), you’ll find the Castle of Falconara, an elegant seaside residence where Giulia (played by Miriam Leone) stays in the series.
Today, it houses a boutique hotel where guests can spend the night and enjoy a timeless experience surrounded by history, views, and comfort.
Marsala and the salt pans: the Florio family’s salt and wine
In Marsala, the entrepreneurial spirit of the Florio family comes to life. The Stagnone salt pans offer breathtaking landscapes, with windmills and fiery sunsets.
Visitors can take part in guided tours featuring salt and wine tastings.
A symbolic location is the Florio Winery, a testament to a long-standing winemaking tradition tied to Marsala wine.
Villino Nasi: between Trapani and the sea
In Trapani, we visit Villino Nasi, with its iconic blue windows, featured in the series as the Harbourmaster’s Office.
Located between Torre di Ligny and the Colombaia Castle, it offers breathtaking views and tells a chapter of Sicily’s political and civic history at the end of the 19th century.
