Palazzo Ajutamicristo

Palazzo Ajutamicristo is a Late-Gothic and Renaissance-style aristocratic palace located on VIa Garibaldi #23 of the ancient Kalsa quarter of Palermo, region of Sicily, Italy.

Originally a merchant from a Pisan family, Ajutamicristo made his fortune trading in Sicilian cheese and cereals.

The architect selected was the eminent Matteo Carnilivari and a site chosen in the street now called Via Garibaldi, close to the now demolished Termini Gate.

In spite of its reduced size the house became a centre of Sicilian high society, and was considered a residence superior to Palermo's royal palace.

Of particular note is the frescoed ballroom with its ceiling painted by Giuseppe Crestadoro depicting The Glory of the Virtuous Prince.