First Block, column right

Passing through the frescoed halls of Palazzo Daniele and opening an ancient secret door, a steep stone staircase leads to an invisible black cube with clean aesthetics, furnished with minimal design, important artworks by such artists as Thea Djordjadze and Francesco Arena, and a few pieces that evoke memories.

This contemporary 85 sqm penthouse is perched atop the palazzo and has a commanding view of the property. The living room, an urban jungle, is furnished with a Lirico Sofa by Driade and a fully furnished kitchen. In the bedroom, dramatically draped linen hides the wardrobe and the minimal bathroom with freestanding washbasin.

The biggest thrill, though, is the 1500sqm private terrace, an outdoor space that circles the palazzo central courtyard.

1 floor suite, 1 bedroom with double bed, walk in shower, 1500 sqm of private terrace, views on the beauty of the entire Palazzo

Steeped in Italian history, the suites feature frescoed ceilings and original floors from the 19th century as well as views of the central piazzetta of Gagliano del Capo.

History and modernity combine to stunning effect in the suites, which have black steel-framed wardrobes custom-made by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba as well as contemporary master artworks such as a lightbox by Simon d’Exea illuminating the room, lamp by Luigi Presicce, Pino Pascali’s picture taken by Claudio Abate, Eva Jospin’s wreath, Carla Accardi’s lithography, Niccolo Gandolfi’s photo and Christian Frosi’s photo.

1 bedroom with king bed, bathroom with walk-in shower, view of the town square, decorated with original frescoes ceilings and bare walls.