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About Villa Zorayda Museum
Located just across from Flagler College and a few blocks from The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, the Villa Zorayda Museum lets guests get an up-close view of the architectural work of art created in 1883 by Franklin Smith. The museum offers state-of-the-art self-guided audio tours that are available throughout the day, as well as special behind-the-scenes tours on select Tuesdays.
More Information on Villa Zorayda Museum
After several years of historical renovation, the Villa Zorayda with its collection of unique antiquities is a must-see on your visit to our nation’s oldest city! Closed for several years the Villa Zorayda Museum has undergone an extensive renovation and is once again open to the public as a museum. On the National Register of Historic Places, it was built in 1883 as the winter residence of Franklin Smith utilizing his method of construction of poured concrete and crushed coquina shell. It is built 1/10th the scale of a section of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. This building set a precedence for St. Augustine and began the Moorish Spanish revival of architecture that is seen throughout the city today. In 1904 it became the Zorayda Club.
On display for the first time ever is the custom-made bone china made exclusively for the Zorayda Club. In 1913 it was purchased by Abraham S. Mussallem, an authority on Oriental rugs, fine arts, and Egyptian artifacts. In 1922 it became one of the most fashionable places for casino gambling. In the mid-1930’s it was opened as a museum featuring the priceless antique collections of both Franklin Smith and A.S. Mussallem which are still on display today. The 45-60 minute tour gives an in-depth look at the historical significance of the building to the City of St. Augustine, the magnificent architecture as well as descriptions of the many exquisite pieces you will see. On display is the “Sacred Cat Rug” over 2400 years old and made from the hairs of ancient cats that roamed the Nile River. Taken from a pyramid in Egypt it is said to possess a curse for anyone that walks on it!
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Explore an architectural masterpiece built by Franklin Smith in 1883. The Villa Zorayda is a 1/10th scale replica of a small portion of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. Originally built as a private home it has an extensive art & antique collection including an ancient Egyptian rug over 2400 years old!
Highlights
- Famous Castle inspired by the Moors
- Extensive art & antique collection
- 2400 year old Sacred Cat Rug taken from one of the pyramids in Egypt
- Continuous audio guided tours in English, Spanish and French
- On the National Register of Historic Places
Address & Contact Information
Villa Zorayda Museum
St Augustine, FL 32084
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