Museo dell'Islam, Museum of Islamic Art in Piazza Zisa, Palermo, Italy.
The museum occupies three floors within the Zisa Palace, displaying collections of Islamic ceramics, textiles, manuscripts, and decorative objects from different periods.
Established in 1991, the museum resides in the Zisa Palace, constructed between 1165 and 1180 under Norman King William II as a summer residence.
The collection demonstrates the strong connections between Sicily and North Africa through artifacts that reflect centuries of trade and cultural exchange.
Visitors can access the museum from Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 6:30 PM, with reduced hours on Sundays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The museum features a central fountain room with muqarnas vaults and an Arabic inscription that honors King William II along its entrance arch.
Location: Palermo
Inception: 1991
Accessibility: No accesible en silla de ruedas
Address: Piazza Zisa 90135 90135
GPS coordinates: 38.11662,13.34109
Latest update: March 10, 2025 08:21
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