Dimora delle Balze is a 19th century estate in which time doesn’t seem to have passed. The walls, the floors and the ceilings tell fascinating stories filled with Mediterranean feeling, eager to be listened to. The estate has a big quadrangular courtyard which the rooms overlook. In the right wing, an ancient gate leads to the manor-house. The interior is composed of a large number of rooms where there are authentic Rinascimento frescoes, brought back to their original splendour. Lastly, the Manor Garden, formerly enhanced by stone benches, today hosts the remains of the pre-existing classical columns and terraces, set up with armchairs and custom-made design objects.
From Catania-Fontanarossa airport follow the E45 towards Siracusa. Take the exit towards Canicattini Bagni and continue on SP14. At the overpass take the exit for Palazzo Acreide and take the SS287. After 2,7 km you will find Dimora delle Balze on the left.
The nearest train station is Syracuse – about 30 km away
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