Cuba Palace, Norman palace in Palermo, Italy
The rectangular Cuba Palace measures 31 meters in length and 16 meters in width, with four tower-shaped facades extending from each side of the structure.
William II of Sicily constructed the Cuba Palace in 1180 as part of the Sollazzi Regi group of Norman palaces, incorporating it into his Royal Park with an artificial lake.
The palace architecture combines Norman and Arabic elements, featuring ogival arches, thick walls, and decorative inscriptions in Arabic calligraphy along its cornice.
The palace stands at Corso Calatafimi 100 in Palermo and received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2015 as part of Arab-Norman Palermo collection.
The interior contains three aligned rooms with a marble fountain that connected to an external pool through an underground passage for cooling purposes.
Location: Palermo
Address: Corso Calatafimi 100, 90129 Palermo 90129 90129
GPS coordinates: 38.10778,13.34250
Latest update: May 26, 2025 01:59
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