San Carlo Cuore di Palermo
OUR ROOMS ARE NOT JUST PLACES OF REST, BUT TRUE KEEPERS OF STORIES AND FEELINGS. EACH IS NAMED AFTER A SICILIAN WORD, CHOSEN CAREFULLY.
THESE ARE WORDS THAT SPEAK OF LOVE: LOVE FOR OUR LAND, FOR OUR TRADITIONS, FOR PEOPLE.
AUTHENTIC AND DEEP WORDS, WHICH CONTAIN INTENSE EMOTIONS, MEANINGFUL GESTURES AND INDELIBLE MEMORIES.
THESE ARE EXPRESSIONS WE SHOULD REDISCOVER AND USE MORE OFTEN, BECAUSE SICILIAN PEOPLE HAVE THEM IN THEIR BLOOD.
Duci
In Sicilian, it means "sweet." But it's not just about flavor: duci is how we describe a tender, kind, and loving person.
It is a word that evokes delicacy, tenderness and pleasantness.
In Sicily we often say it like this: "DUCI comu u zuccaru" - Sweet as sugar.
A simple and loving expression, which comes from the hearts of our people.
It's a word that evokes home, sincere hugs, Sicily.
"Duci" room evokes the warmth of a welcome, the delicate flavors of Sicilian pastries, the kindness of our people, and the sweetness of the moments of relaxation and serenity you'll experience at our B&B.
An invitation to savor life slowly and with pleasure.
Bedda
The word "BEDDA" is a Sicilian dialect adjective meaning "beautiful" in Italian. It's used to pay an affectionate or romantic compliment to a woman.
In Sicilian dialect, "BEDDA" is widely used both in affectionate phrases and in colorful and spontaneous exclamations.
The two main uses:
"BEDDA matri!" → literally means "Beautiful mother!", but it is used to express:
Surprise, fright, or concern; sudden admiration. → "BEDDA matri, chi succede!" "Mamma mia, what happened!"
BEDDA is a true compliment addressed to a beloved woman, sometimes with very sweet or even theatrical tones.
"Amuri miu, si troppu BEDDA" + "My love, you are too beautiful"
The quintessential phrase for our room:
"BEDDA comu 'u suli and duci comu 'u meli." → Beautiful as the sun and sweet as honey.
"Bedda" room is a tribute to beauty in all its forms: not just aesthetic beauty, but the intrinsic beauty found in the soul of Sicily, in its breathtaking landscapes, its architecture, and the authenticity of its people. It is an invitation to rediscover and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us.
Love
"Amuri" is the direct and universal translation of "Love" in Sicilian.
"Amuri" is a fundamental word that expresses a deep and intense feeling.
It can refer to romantic love ("lu me amuri" - my love), family love ("l'amuri di na matri" - a mother's love), love for one's homeland, for a passion, or for an ideal.
"Amuri" room celebrates the most universal and powerful feeling: love.
It symbolizes passion, deep affection and the bonds that unite people, typical of Sicilian culture, where the heart and feelings are always in the foreground.
An atmosphere designed to inspire warmth and connection.
Curo'
"Curò" is mainly used as a colloquial, informal, and often affectionate or joking name, especially in Palermo, like a funny nickname.
It's a way of addressing a "boy" or "girl," "friend," "beautiful," or "young person." It depends greatly on the context and intonation; it can express complicity, friendliness, familiarity, or simply be an informal way of getting attention.
"Curò" room evokes a cheerful, authentic, and energetic atmosphere, typical of Palermo's lively atmosphere.
It is an invitation to experience the city with a young and curious spirit, to connect with its truest soul and to immediately feel part of its community.
A nickname that promises a stay full of vitality and surprises.