History

The Palazzo Gagliardo is located in Polizzi Generosa .
The town is at 917m altitude and is well-known for its ancient origins, a topic of extended debate amongst historians.

Polizzi Generosa, aside from a few brief periods, was always state property. King Federico II gave it the title "Generosa" (generous) in 1234.

Polizzi was an attraction for royalty : Queen Elisabeth of Aragon, Queen Bianca of Navarra (vicar to the Kingdom of Sicily) and Emperor Carlo V who, according to some information, resided at Palazzo Gagliardo.