{"id":218,"date":"2025-12-27T14:20:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T13:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scaliapalermo.com\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T15:05:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T14:05:06","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.scaliapalermo.com\/chi-sono\/","title":{"rendered":"About me"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Arcangela<\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\t\tExperience the Soul of Palermo at Guest House Scalia<\/strong>\t<\/p>\n\n\n\t

\n\t\tA Warm Welcome: Your Home in Sicily!\t<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hi! I\u2019m Arcangela. Choosing Guest House Scalia means having the personal touch of a boutique B&B<\/strong> combined with the freedom and space<\/strong> of a private 60sqm home. For me, hosting means welcoming you as a friend and sharing all the energy and beauty of my city, Palermo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I want you to feel right at home while I reveal the city’s secrets, guiding you through the famous flavors of our Sicilian cuisine<\/strong>. I\u2019ll tell you where to find the best arancina<\/strong>, freshly baked sfincione<\/strong>, the legendary spleen sandwich<\/strong>, or the crispy panelle and crocch\u00e8<\/strong> from the historic markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Journey Through Taste and Tradition
There will also be sweet moments with cannoli<\/strong> filled on the spot, artisanal cassate<\/strong>, granita with brioche<\/strong>, and the delicious Sicilian caponata<\/strong>. You will discover Palermo through the eyes of someone who loves and lives it every day. I\u2019ll be happy to offer tailored advice and remain at your disposal to help you organize every detail of your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stress-Free Logistics: No ZTL Zone<\/strong>
To guarantee a peaceful stay, we offer a key logistical advantage: our property is entirely outside the ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone)<\/strong>.
This means you can:
Reach us by car with total freedom<\/strong> at any time.
Avoid the need for daily permits or hourly restrictions.
Explore the city and its surroundings independently without the fear of fines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover the Quaint Zisa Neighborhood
Located in the authentic Zisa neighborhood<\/strong>, our area takes its name from the historic Zisa Castle<\/strong>, a splendid example of Arab-Norman architecture<\/strong> and a UNESCO World Heritage site<\/strong>. The neighborhood offers a vibrant mix of history and amenities, including caf\u00e9s, traditional restaurants, and local shops.
Our location is perfect for discovering unique treasures like the evocative Capuchin Catacombs<\/strong> and the creative hub of Cantieri Culturali della Zisa<\/strong>, both within a short walk.
Palermo at Your Fingertips
From our guest house, you can reach the historic center<\/strong> in just a few minutes to explore Palermo\u2019s main attractions:
Teatro Massimo<\/strong> and the Palermo Cathedral<\/strong>.
Quattro Canti<\/strong> and Piazza Pretoria<\/strong> (Square of Shame).
The historic markets of Ballar\u00f2<\/strong> and Il Capo<\/strong>.
The Palatine Chapel<\/strong>, Via Vittorio Emanuele<\/strong>, and Via Maqueda<\/strong>.
The area is also well-connected by public transportation<\/strong>, allowing you to easily explore the entire city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My goal is to make your stay in Palermo a peaceful, tasty, and truly unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I look forward to meeting you!
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\n\t\tLocal Discoveries\t<\/h2>\n\n\n\t

\n\t\tUnveil the secrets of Palermo<\/strong> with ease. I can help you arrange professional guided sightseeing tours<\/strong> and immersive cultural walks through the city’s historic heart. While these services are provided by trusted local partners, I will personally assist in the organization to ensure you experience the most authentic and hidden gems of Sicily.\t<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n\t\tEnjoy a stress-free arrival with my support in coordinating private shuttle services<\/strong> and airport transfers. I can put you in touch with reliable local transport providers to help you reach Guest House Scalia<\/strong> comfortably. Since we are located outside the ZTL<\/strong>, I can also provide the best advice for navigating the city by car or public transport.\t<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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    \n\t\tExpert Coordination<\/strong>: I can assist in booking tables at the best local trattorias or organizing specific activities.\t<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n

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    \n\t\tLocal Insider<\/strong>: Get access to my personal network of trusted services and “secret” spots known only to locals.\t<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n

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    \n\t\tTotal Peace of Mind<\/strong>: I act as your dedicated point of contact to resolve any doubts and help organize a truly unforgettable Sicilian escape.\t<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"plain-container","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"unboxed","site-sidebar-style":"unboxed","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"enabled","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-218","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"clara2288","author_link":"https:\/\/www.scaliapalermo.com\/author\/clara2288\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scaliapalermo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/218","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scaliapalermo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scaliapalermo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaliapalermo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaliapalermo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=218"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaliapalermo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/218\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2259,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaliapalermo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/218\/revisions\/2259"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scaliapalermo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=218"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}