The Museo Mandralisca is located in the heart of the historic center of Cefalù where stands the noble palace that was once the residence of the Mandralisca baron's family. The Mandralisca Cultural Foundation now manages the baron's assets: in particular, the paintings, art objects, and antique furniture that belonged to him during his lifetime continue to be preserved in his residence, now transformed into a museum. Palazzo Mandralisca is therefore an example of an ancient residence of a noble Sicilian family, rich in charm and atmosphere. Inside, there is also an important Library, containing about 3,700 volumes on humanistic, historical, and philosophical subjects, ancient manuscripts by local authors, rare incunabula, and works from the 16th century. In the main hall, where the Baron used to receive his distinguished guests, there is the Art Gallery where you can admire paintings from different eras and on various subjects. The so-called Antonello Room is named after the most important oil painting on panel in the Mandralisca collection, the famous Portrait of an Unknown Man by Antonello da Messina, the most talented painter of the European 15th century. The museum also houses an important archaeological collection, the result of the research activity to which the baron dedicated much of his life.