Castello della Zisa - museo d'arte islamica

Zisa Castle is one of Palermo's most fascinating monuments and represents one of the most important testimonies of Arab-Norman culture in Sicily. Built in the 12th century as a royal residence, the castle is striking for its elegant design and architectural solutions inspired by Islamic tradition. Inside is the Museum of Islamic Art, which houses ceramics, decorative objects, and artifacts from the Islamic world and the Mediterranean. A visit allows visitors to discover the intersection of different cultures that shaped the history of medieval Sicily.