The Zisa Palace, home to the Museum of Islamic Art, is a gem for anyone exploring UNESCO’s Arab-Norman itinerary.

Arab rule in Sicily ended over a millennium ago, yet its influence remains deeply engrained in the island’s culture, shaping its language, cuisine, cityscape, and art.

Having exhibited his art in cities such as Miami, New York, London, Berlin, and Milan, Omar Hassan's creations found their way to the Royal Palace of Palermo, where he propagates a message of creation, not destruction.