Santissima Trinità alla Zisa

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Santissima Trinità alla Zisa, Medieval religious building in Palermo, Italy.

The Santissima Trinità alla Zisa church displays Norman-Arab-Byzantine architectural elements through its stone walls and decorative patterns from the 12th century.

The chapel was constructed during the Norman kingdom of Sicily, between 1165 and 1189, as part of the extensive Zisa Palace complex.

The interior features muqarnas decorations, marble friezes, and mosaics that demonstrate the fusion of Norman, Islamic, and Byzantine artistic traditions.

The church sits at coordinates 38.117456, 13.341056, within walking distance from the main entrance of Zisa Palace in northwestern Palermo.

The building incorporates a water system that maintained comfortable temperatures during hot Sicilian summers through architectural engineering methods.

Location: Palermo

Architectural style: Norman-Arab-Byzantine culture

GPS coordinates: 38.11746,13.34106

Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:49

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