Castello di Maredolce, Palermo

Name: Castello di Maredolce
Address: Palermo, Italy

#67 among attractions in Palermo

Romanesque architecture, Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles

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The Maredolce Castle, also called Favara Palace, is a medieval building of Palermo. During the Siculo-Norman age it represented one of the "Solatii Regii" of the Kings of Sicily in the capital city. It is located within Favara Park, in the neighbourhood of Brancaccio. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°5'32"N, 13°23'14"E

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II Circoscrizione (Brancaccio-Ciaculli)Palermo Italy

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Castello di Maredolce – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Villa Giulia, La Magione, Orto botanico di Palermo, Palazzo Abatellis.

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Vernacular architecture, Park
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