Villa Zorayda, Moorish Revival museum in St. Augustine, US.
The Villa Zorayda stands as a replica of Spain's Alhambra Palace at one-tenth scale, featuring concrete walls made from crushed coquina shells and alabaster-ground plaster.
Franklin W. Smith, a Boston merchant, constructed this winter residence in 1883, introducing the first Moorish Revival architectural style building to Florida.
The museum displays antique collections from both Smith and Mussallem families, including hand-pierced brass lamps from Damascus and decorative Oriental rugs.
The museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Saturday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and on Sundays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Among the exhibited items, an Egyptian rug made from ancient Nile River cat hair dates back over 2,400 years and was discovered within Egyptian pyramids.
Location: St. Augustine
Architectural style: Moorish Revival architecture
Website: https://villazorayda.com/
Email: info@villazorayda.com
Website: https://villazorayda.com
GPS coordinates: 29.89167,-81.31514
Latest update: May 17, 2025 06:58
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