Palermo Sights

Castello della Zisa

#86 of 86 things to do in Palermo

#48748 of 49063 things to do in Europe

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  • Address
    • Piazza Zisa W Palermo
  • Phone
    • tel, info: 091 652 02 69
  • Price
    • admission €6
  • Hours
    • 09:00-18:30 Mon-Fri, 09:00-13:00 Sat & Sun

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Lonely Planet review for Castello della Zisa

A short bus or car journey southwest from Piazza Castelnuovo leads to Castello della Zisa, one of the only remaining monuments to the decadence of Moorish Palermo. With muqarnas vaults, latticework windows, fountains and even a wind chamber to protect the emir's family from the scirocco (the hot African wind), the villa deserves its name which comes from the Arabic al aziz, meaning 'magnificent'.

Today it houses a museum of Arabic crafts, the main features of which are some superbly crafted screens and a gorgeous 12th- century bronze basin. Take bus 124 from Piazza Ruggero Settimo.

 

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    Can I have my 6 euros and the 30 min of my life back?

    patrizioa does not recommend this,

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    Old boring ripoff.... and I am being kind. Unless you really really like this stuff save your self the trouble and dont go. There are way cooler places to see than this. BUT... It is a historical place and I am sure many people will love it (just not me) It is an old castel that makes for a beautiful backdrop for the park that I would recommend. If you want to know how I really feel about this place ;) check out my website I have tons of pictures and information on the best places in palermo. WhereIsPalermo.com

    Good for: Historians

    Not good for: everyone else

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