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A large, historic stone building with arched windows and doorways, framed by trees, against a clear blue sky. Interior of an ornate, historical stone building with decorative arches, patterned trim, and wall frescoes. Historic building in the background with trees and landscaped pathways. Steps and water features in the foreground under a clear sky. Ornate wall with detailed carvings, gold accents, and colorful frescoes depicting figures and decorative designs. Marble archway below. Tall, rectangular stone building with arched details, surrounded by parked cars, trees, and an adjacent white residential building.
A large, historic stone building with arched windows and doorways, framed by trees, against a clear blue sky. Interior of an ornate, historical stone building with decorative arches, patterned trim, and wall frescoes. Historic building in the background with trees and landscaped pathways. Steps and water features in the foreground under a clear sky. Ornate wall with detailed carvings, gold accents, and colorful frescoes depicting figures and decorative designs. Marble archway below. Tall, rectangular stone building with arched details, surrounded by parked cars, trees, and an adjacent white residential building.
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Zisa Castle: Entry Ticket

See an Islamic palace in Sicily with its own ancient form of air-conditioning

Opening hours

Zisa Castle

Friday
09:00:00 - 17:00:00
Saturday
09:00:00 - 17:00:00
Sunday
09:00:00 - 13:30:00
Monday
09:00:00 - 19:00:00
Tuesday
09:00:00 - 19:00:00
Wednesday
09:00:00 - 19:00:00
Thursday
09:00:00 - 19:00:00

  2. Last admission 30 minutes before closing

  3. Audio guide English, Italian

Included

  • Access to the castle
  • Downloadable digital audio guide (English and Italian)

Zisa derives from the Arabic word aziz, meaning magnificent. There's really no other word for the impressive Zisa Castle. Step inside with an audio guide and discover an Arabic gem in the heart of Sicily, complete with an ancient form of air-conditioning!

Learn about the bond Sicily formed with the Islamic world as you peruse Zisa Castle's magnificent interior.

Note the Islamic talent for bringing cool air and shade to buildings that would otherwise be insufferable in summer. See the high honeycombed ceiling, the marble and multi-colored mosaics, and the decorative arabesques, some of which tell ancient stories.

The audio guide will fill you in on its fascinating past and the meaning of the designs.
  • Show your smartphone ticket at the ticket office, and you will enter the first timeslot available
  • You will receive a separate email with the link for your downloadable digital audio guide. Follow the instruction in the other email to download the audio guide app
Zisa Castle
Piazza Zisa, 90135, Palermo
  1. Provider: Tiqets International B.V.
    Registered address: James Wattstraat 77-P, 1097 DL, Amsterdam, NL

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  • Cancellation is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit
  • Rescheduling is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit

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