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Palermo
Mural Artist in Palermo
Hand-painted murals in Palermo for apartments, hotels, restaurants and shops in the historic centre.
Contact Giulia
Tell me what kind of space you have and your idea.
Mural price
How it works
Four steps, no commitment before the quote.
Send me a photo of the wall
A photo and rough measurements are enough. Tell me the city, the type of space, and whether the wall is indoors or outdoors.
Receive a sketch and a quote
I send you a digital sketch over the photo of your wall, with a detailed quote. Free of charge.
I paint the wall
From €150 per m² for a simple motif, more for very detailed work. We set the date together.
Practical questions before commissioning a mural
The questions that come up most often.
Can I see the design before deciding?
Yes. Before any agreement, Giulia shows you the project as an image on your own wall, with the detailed price. Several sketches are proposed to you before the project is confirmed.
What type of mural works well in Palermo?
In the historic centre, among Arab-Norman palaces and historic markets, a floral motif or a classically inspired trompe l'oeil find their place equally well in an apartment or a shop. Everything is hand-painted with acrylic colours, no wallpaper or printing involved.
Will it damage the wall?
No damage at all. Acrylic paint adheres to an already painted or plastered wall, with no stripping or heavy primer needed. And if you change your mind in ten years, a coat of paint is enough to cover it.
Palermo, between history and markets
Here, a mural works when it plays off the layering of styles in the historic centre, without trying to imitate it.
Apartments and homes
Bedrooms, entrances, hallways, ceilings in historic buildings in the centre. Example: a 10 m² living room wall in a detailed subject, around €2,500.
Hotels, restaurants and shops
Boutique hotels, restaurants, shops near the historic markets of Ballarò, Capo and Vucciria. Example: a 15 m² restaurant room in a detailed subject, around €3,750.
Facades and exterior walls
An exterior wall visible from the street generally needs the owner's or building association's agreement. From €150 per m², plus scaffolding if needed.
A mural for this place
Palermo's historic centre blends Italian, Arab, Norman and Spanish art: seven monuments in the city are listed as UNESCO World Heritage, alongside the cathedrals of Cefalù and Monreale. The city is divided into four historic quarters, the Kalsa, the Capo, the Loggia and the Albergheria, meeting at the Piazza Vigliena crossroads known as the Quattro Canti. The historic markets of Ballarò, Capo and Vucciria still animate life in the centre today. Requests come from apartments in historic buildings, boutique hotels and shops near the markets. Giulia travels easily to paint: she comes to see the wall in person, or works first from photos and measurements.
Where it can take shape
- Apartment, residence: living room, bedroom, entrance, ceiling. From €150 per m², free quote within 48h.
- Hotel, restaurant, shop: reception wall, dining room, storefront. Free quote within 48h.
- Giulia also travels across the whole of Sicily.
Other spaces
Homes, hospitality venues, portfolio and nearby pages to explore.
Other cities
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Mural price in Palermo
Every project is quoted individually. Here are the most requested formats.
What makes the quote vary: the surface to paint, the complexity of the subject, indoor or outdoor, the condition of the wall before preparation, the height and whether scaffolding is needed, and the requested timeline.
To receive a quote, send a photo of the wall, the approximate dimensions and the idea you have in mind.
Where Giulia works in Palermo
Surfaces: interior wall, exterior facade, ceiling, hallway, entrance, bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, storefront, movable panel.
Venues: apartment, residence, hotel, restaurant, shop.
Possible subjects: floral and botanical motifs, sky ceiling, perspective trompe l'oeil, classical and geometric motifs, figures, reproduction of an artwork.
Commissioned murals, wall paintings, mural decoration, decorative painting, trompe l'oeil, fresco, hand-painted walls: these are different names for the same work in Palermo. Giulia paints by hand with acrylic colours, indoors and outdoors, with no printing or wallpaper involved.
Palermo's historic centre counts seven monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage, among Arab-Norman palaces and the four historic quarters of the Kalsa, the Capo, the Loggia and the Albergheria.
Giulia also travels across the whole of Sicily.
Frequently asked questions about murals in Palermo
Can I see the design before deciding?
Yes. Before any agreement, Giulia shows you the project as an image on your own wall, with the detailed price. Several sketches are proposed to you before the project is confirmed.
How much does a mural cost in Palermo?
The rate is per square metre: €150 for a simple motif, €250 for a detailed subject, €350 for a trompe l'oeil or ceiling. The quote is free.
How long does the work take?
The timeline depends on the project: we discuss it together based on the wall and the subject. As a general guide, a simple motif takes less time than a very detailed subject or a large surface.
Does a mural hold up outdoors in Palermo?
Yes, with surface preparation suited to the Sicilian climate. The best period for an exterior mural runs from spring to autumn.
Do I need permission to paint a facade?
For an interior wall, no. For a facade visible from the street, you generally need the owner's or building association's agreement, and a notice to the municipality if the building sits in a protected zone: much of the historic centre is protected. Giulia explains the process before starting.
Can a mural be changed or removed later?
Yes. A mural painted in acrylic can be painted over like any regular wall paint. It can also be reworked or extended later on.