Corvaja Palace, Medieval palace in Piazza Badia, Taormina, Italy.
The palace features a central courtyard with Gothic arched windows, lancet windows separated by columns, and walls decorated with stone reliefs.
The structure began as an Arab tower in the 10th century and expanded through Norman and Gothic additions until its completion in the 15th century.
The palace walls display three carved stone panels depicting biblical scenes: the creation of Eve, original sin, and expulsion from Paradise.
The building now functions as a tourist office and houses the Museum of Arts and Folk Traditions with its collection of Sicilian puppets.
The cube-shaped Arab tower section was designed to resemble the Al Kaaba in Mecca, incorporating defensive elements with religious symbolism.
Location: Taormina
Address: Piazza Santa Caterina
GPS coordinates: 37.85390,15.28840
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:58
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