The structure is well connected to the nearby bus stops that allow you to reach all the points of the city, including Monreale and the Lungomare. At about 150 m there is the metro station of Palazzo Reale or the station of Orleans, which allows you to easily reach both the Falcone-Borsellino Airport and the central station of Palermo. For those who prefer to walk on foot, can, through the old road called Cassaro dalle Spagnoli, reach the sea and the entire historic center. A few meters from Porta Felice there is an area equipped for children's games. Going up via Lincoln the beautiful Villa Giulia rich in plants and festive parakeets. The Botanical garden is immediately after, with frequent exhibitions on naturalistic subjects, rich in exotic plants and statues by the sculptor Morello. For the owners of the structure, this activity is an opportunity for communication and dialogue for those who might be interested in the history of Palermo in previous centuries. It is no coincidence that Ercta was chosen as the name of the structure because it recalls the Greek name of Mount Pellegrino.

Retired teacher of Italian, history and philosophy. Hobbies: writing and theatrical performances. Knowledge of the history and architectural monuments of Palermo.

Arab-Norman historical center included in the UNESCO heritage. Surrounded by the Villa d'Orleans, Villa Bonanno, Cathedral. Axis Porta Nuova-Porta Felice. With the presence of several barracks and a management center of the Ministry of Defense. Palazzo Reale and Palazzo D'Orleans, headquarters of the Government and the Regional Assembly. Bus stop for the historic center and for Monreale.