Castello della Zisa

1 P.zza Guglielmo il Buono, Palermo 90135 Italy
 
 
 
 
 
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Once surrounded by lush green countryside, this marvellous Norman castle gets its name from the Arab word el-aziz, meaning "splendid". At the height of its glory, this royal residence set in fabulous... More »
Once surrounded by lush green countryside, this marvellous Norman castle gets its name from the Arab word el-aziz, meaning "splendid". At the height of its glory, this royal residence set in fabulous grounds with its own small lake (which unfortunately no longer exists) was called "Paradiso della Terra" (Heaven on Earth). The castle's simple high-walled rectangular design belies its richly decorated interior covered in marble and mosaics featuring typical Arab motifs called muqarnas.
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Open Hours: 9a-1:30p & 3p-6p M-Sa, 9a-1p Su
Contact: +39 091 652 0269
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1 reviews for Castello della Zisa
zisa means wonderful
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 03/30/05
it is a marvellous arabian castle with gardens, fountains, and mysterious frescoes.It is one of the most interesting places to visit in palermo.
 
 
 
 
 
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