The Tomato Factory House: A Green Oasis in Palermo

Immerse yourself in the charm of the Former Tomato Factory, a unique industrial conversion. This two story loft boasts modern design and high end furnishings, featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Its true gem is the private garden an exclusive oasis of peace complemented by the rare luxury of a reserved parking space. A perfect blend of style, comfort, and silence in the heart of the city, ideal for those seeking a character filled home with ample outdoor space and total convenience



La Kalsa, historically encompassing the Tribunali district, is one of Palermo s oldest and most atmospheric quarters. Established in the tenth century under Arab rule as al Khalisa (meaning the pure or chosen one), it served as a fortified seaside citadel housing the emir s palace and administrative core, distinct from the merchant city. Within its boundaries, the sub area known as Magione centers around the Norman era Basilica of the Holy Trinity (La Magione), which was later granted to the Teutonic Knights. Architecturally and culturally, the neighborhood holds some of the city's most evocative landmarks. Santa Maria dello Spasimo, a sixteenth century church left roofless by historical circumstance, now operates as a dramatic open sky cultural venue, while Palazzo Abatellis showcases Catalan Gothic design and houses Antonello da Messina s Virgin Annunciate alongside the medieval fresco The Triumph of Death. Piazza Magione, famous as the childhood playground of anti mafia judges Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, forms an expansive green commons bordered by aristocratic residences, leading toward Piazza Marina with the massive banyan trees of Giardino Garibaldi and Palazzo Chiaramonte Steri, the former seat of the Holy Inquisition. Having endured severe destruction during the Second World War followed by decades of neglect, the Kalsa has undergone an extensive cultural and architectural resurgence. Today, its maritime heritage blends seamlessly with independent galleries, artisan studios, contemporary murals, and outdoor wine bars, making it one of the most vibrant centers of Sicilian street life stretching from hidden internal courtyards directly out to the waterfront promenade of Foro Italico and La Cala.