Villa Valguarnera

Take Over an Entire 18th-Century Mansion On Your Next Trip to Sicily

"Villa Valguarnera is a golden mansion opened to guests by Princess Vittoria Alliata di Villafranca, a descendant of one of Italy's oldest noble families. The villa, designed in the shape of a key symbolizing the key of knowledge, features neoclassical design inspired by alchemy. It offers a rich historical experience, having hosted guests like Goethe, Krishnamurti, and Carl Linnaeus. Visitors can stay in the piano nobile, which sleeps six and features period furniture and family heirlooms. Guests have access to the entire house and gardens, and can engage with Vittoria about the villa, her family, and Sicily. The villa rents for around $15,500 a week, with additional services available upon request."