Zisa, Palermo

Name: Zisa
Address: Piazza Zisa, Palermo, 90135, Italy
Telephone: +39 091 652 0269

#33 among attractions in Palermo

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The Zisa is alternatively listed as either a castle or palace, and located in the western area of Palemo, region of Sicily, Italy. The edifice was begun around 1165 by an Moorish craftsman under the rule of the Norman conquerer of Sicily, king William I of Sicily. It was not finished until 1189 was under the rule of William II. It is presently open to the public for tours. ()

Local name: La Zisa Unesco: from 2015Coordinates: 38°7'0"N, 13°20'28"E

Address

Piazza ZisaV Circoscrizione (Zisa)Palermo 90135 Italy

Contact

+39 091 652 0269

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Zisa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palermo Cathedral, Palazzo dei Normanni, Cappella Palatina, Catacombe dei Cappuccini.

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12th-century structure with royal tombs
Palermo Cathedral, Palermo
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Palazzo dei Normanni, Palermo
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Church famous for its mosaic works
Cappella Palatina, Palermo
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Burial chamber with mummies and skeletons
Catacombe dei Cappuccini, Palermo
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Medieval church with striking red domes
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Porta Nuova, Palermo
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Opera house known for its acoustics
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12th-century pavilion and necropolis
Cuba Palace, Palermo
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Palazzo Sclafani, Palermo
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Church, Baroque architecture, Historical place
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Observatories and planetariums, History museum, Science museum
Palermo Astronomical Observatory, Palermo
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Zisa open?

Zisa is open:

Monday 9 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday 9 am - 1 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Zisa?

Nearby attractions include museo dell'Islam, Palermo (1 min walk), Church of the Holy Trinity, Palermo (2 min walk), Villino Florio, Palermo (7 min walk), Catacombe dei Cappuccini, Palermo (10 min walk).

How to get to Zisa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zisa:

Bus

Camporeale - Gili • Lines: 110, 442 (5 min walk)
Finocchiaro Aprile - Amato • Lines: 110 (6 min walk)

Train

Palermo Lolli (15 min walk)
Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans (23 min walk)

Tram

Emiri Est • Lines: L4 (17 min walk)
Emiri Ovest • Lines: L4 (17 min walk)