A cozy land with fragrant gardens of orange trees and vineyards - Bagheria was chosen by the aristocracy for a holiday in luxurious villas for a reason. I will open the veil of secrets from the most mysterious estate in the city, covered with a mystical past, and will lead thousands of toys to the museum. Extraordinary impressions and many questions will definitely remain after our walk. Individual excursion for 1-3 people Duration 4 hours Children Allowed with children How it goes By car € 250 per excursion Price for 1-3 people, regardless of the number of participants
What awaits you
A few words about upper class life On the way to Bagheria, we will have an hour to discuss the most curious and hidden facts about the aristocracy of the past and present: how they make a living, how they spend their dolce vita - and is she really such a dolce, what happens at balls and what kind of rest does bohemia choose. The quirks of marquises and princes will surprise and make your imagination work hard
Mad prince's villa Hidden behind tall, spreading palms and orange trees is a mysterious building. Goethe called it "crazy villa", and Dumas said that he had never seen a more bizarre building. What are the secrets hidden by the walls of the house, and why are there so many sinister sculptures of monsters? I will reveal part of the past of Villa Palagonia, and the rest will be anyone's guess
The dream of all the children of the world Visit the Museum of … toys! More than 1800 of the most varied items are collected here - dolls, cars, horses, railways and doll houses. From simple ones, which were played by peasant children, to unique mechanical and porcelain ones for the spoiled children of aristocrats. I will tell the amazing life story of the museum collector Pietro Piraino, and then we will look at the rich collection of toys.
Organizational details
- Excursion not included: - ticket to the villa (6 euros / person) - a ticket to the museum (5 euros / person)
- We will go to Bagheria in my private car.
Venue
Meeting point by agreement with the guide, you can discuss it when ordering an excursion.
