Palazzina Cinese, Royal palace museum in Parco della Favorita, Palermo, Italy
The three-story Chinese Palace displays oriental-inspired architecture with octagonal pagoda roofs, ogival arches, and decorative wooden beams throughout its structure.
King Ferdinand III of Sicily commissioned architect Giuseppe Venanzio Marvuglia to transform an existing Chinese-style house into this royal residence between 1799 and 1806.
The interior features multiple artistic styles, combining Chinese, Turkish, Pompeian, and neoclassical elements in its paintings, frescoes, and decorative features.
Visitors can explore the palace from Tuesday to Saturday, with extended hours on Thursday through Saturday, and special openings on the first Sunday of each month.
The dining room contains a mechanical table system that allowed dishes to be lifted directly from the kitchen to the dining area without servants present.
Location: Palermo
Inception: 1806
Architects: Giuseppe Venanzio Marvuglia
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
Floors above the ground: 3
Website: https://turismo.comune.palermo.it/palermo-welcome-luogo-dettaglio.php?tp=68&det=20&id=273
GPS coordinates: 38.16655,13.33037
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:06
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