Zisa Palace, History museum in Norman palace, Palermo, Italy
The three-story crystalline structure features a main facade with a vestibule called the Fountain Room, surrounded by apartments in the southern and northern wings.
King William I initiated the construction of this summer residence in 1165, and his son William II completed it in 1175 as part of the royal Norman complex.
The palace exhibits a combination of Norman and Islamic architectural elements, featuring marble coverings, mosaic bands with naturalistic motifs, and geometric patterns throughout its rooms.
The museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM, and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with entrance tickets priced at 7 euros.
The palace incorporates an innovative ventilation system with chimneys that provided summer cooling, demonstrating advanced engineering capabilities of medieval Mediterranean architecture.
Location: Palermo
Address: Piazza Zisa, 90135 Palermo PA
Phone: +390916520269
GPS coordinates: 38.11675,13.34100
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:57
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