The La Motta di San Silvestro family
The La Motta di San Silvestro family is one of Nicosia’s 24 historic baronial stocks. The name “La Motta” also appears in the toponymy of the territory — the La Motta locality gave its name to the Gran Premio La Motta, the historic Nicosian motoring event.
The palace on Via Addiencante
The Palazzo La Motta di San Silvestro faces onto Via Addiencante, one of the arteries of Nicosia’s historic centre. The street stands out for its concentration of noble palaces and for the architectural glimpses that make it one of the most photographed places in the historic centre.
Heritage in study
Detailed information on the palace’s construction timeline, the events of the La Motta di San Silvestro family and the interiors is being consolidated with the municipal historical archive. Vivi Nicosia does not publish dates or anecdotes that have not been verified.
To visit
- Exterior visible from Via Addiencante, with glimpses of the façade and the portal.
- Interior: visits by appointment, by prior arrangement with the owner. Contact the Municipal Tourism Office to organise access.
- On foot: at the heart of the historic-centre walking tour (experience).