Palazzo Corvaja
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laczkozsu
Debrecen, Hungary1,678 contributions
Feb 2023
This nice old palace is stands on the eastern side of Corso. It’s not only a palace, but it’s a historic villa with an Arab tower with portholes. It has a rich history: the first Sicilian parliament met here in 1411. Unfortunatelly it was closed, so we couldn’t go inside.
Written 3 March 2023
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on_the_go_98765
Tucson18,350 contributions
Jul 2022
There is no denying that the uber-strong crenellated architecture will stop anyone in their tracks. It sure did stop us. It has a storied history, part of which was as an Arab fortress. The windows are divided by columns and have a distinctive Islamic peak to them.
But the tower is more Norman. In the final analysis, the Arabs, Normans, and Spaniards have left their mark. But these are relatively the new kids on the block. The history on this spot goes so much further back to Greek and Roman occupation.
This present structure is pure Medieval (with a captial "M") and dates back to the 10th and 14th centuries. Only 677 years ago (1545), the Corvaja family ceased ownership of this historic treasure. It has more contemporary uses today.
It is very, very close to the Ancient Theatre of Taormina which (when you go there to see it and read about it) is all of Greek origin. This site for the palace was once a Greek Agora (open place of assembly) before it became a Roman Forum.
It is a beauty and so well maintained. Visiting takes a little planning. It was not open this time around for us.
But the tower is more Norman. In the final analysis, the Arabs, Normans, and Spaniards have left their mark. But these are relatively the new kids on the block. The history on this spot goes so much further back to Greek and Roman occupation.
This present structure is pure Medieval (with a captial "M") and dates back to the 10th and 14th centuries. Only 677 years ago (1545), the Corvaja family ceased ownership of this historic treasure. It has more contemporary uses today.
It is very, very close to the Ancient Theatre of Taormina which (when you go there to see it and read about it) is all of Greek origin. This site for the palace was once a Greek Agora (open place of assembly) before it became a Roman Forum.
It is a beauty and so well maintained. Visiting takes a little planning. It was not open this time around for us.
Written 15 November 2022
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danailiero
Giurgiu, Romania8 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
We went there for a visit but we were obliged to change our plan. The palace was closed and nobody told us the reason or for how long!
Written 29 May 2022
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Ana L
Navan, Ireland2,701 contributions
Sept 2020
You can visit this palace for free - you just need to register your name at the reception. Nice palace and garden.
Written 6 October 2020
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tina b
Chudleigh, UK29 contributions
Sept 2019 • Friends
For its small size it packs a big punch. Intetesting architecture and history. Includes information office.
Written 19 December 2019
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Often_on_road
New Jersey426 contributions
Oct 2019
One of the reasons for visiting Sicily is to experience the immense history of the area. This building captures several of the key historic periods in one structure.
Written 27 November 2019
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saronic
Zurich, Switzerland26,274 contributions
May 2019
One of the more interesting buildings in Taormina is the Palazzo Corvaja, named after a local noble family. What will strike one is a massive square tower with battlements, that has been integrated into the palace. Its delicate arched windows comparted by thin columns tell a story of Arab times in Sicily.
Stepping inside one will see a crouched marble lion on the ground, then an open staircase, which leads to an upper floor. Its balcony has by the exterior a marble relief of Adam and Eve and their subsequent expulsion from paradise.
Stepping inside one will see a crouched marble lion on the ground, then an open staircase, which leads to an upper floor. Its balcony has by the exterior a marble relief of Adam and Eve and their subsequent expulsion from paradise.
Written 25 October 2019
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tina b
Chudleigh, UK29 contributions
Sept 2019
A guided tour is necessary as no signs around. Interesting history and carvings. The tourist office is in the same building
Written 11 September 2019
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Perkadventures
Banning, CA15,301 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
This is now part of a tourist center and art exhibits in the tourist area. We were informed that it was built in the 10th century and has reliefs on the walls.
As you enter on the right is the tourist center with interesting carts and large puppets to looks at.
As you enter on the right is the tourist center with interesting carts and large puppets to looks at.
Written 19 May 2019
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Tony McMahon
London, UK352 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
The building itself is exceptionally interesting mixing Arab and Norman styles but nobody could get in. Throughout our whole stay it was closed with no explanation.
Written 18 April 2019
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Phyllis P
1 contribution
I am recovering from back surgery, but would very much like to visit [or at least see] the Palazzo, since I have friends named Corvaja. Is the Palazzo 'negotiable', if I am using elbow crutches? Or can I al least get TO the Palazzo? (I will be visiting for the day, from a cruise ship.)
Thank you for any information you can provide.
JGandIG
Wigan, UK271 contributions
Not sure! Ask on the cruise ship for advice.
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