Monreale's cathedral, built by William II, dates to 1172 and is now part of a larger UNESCO World Heritage Site that also encompasses the Royal Palace and the Palermo Cathedral, among other sites.
On a hill overlooking the city of Palermo, in Sicily, sits a lesser-known gem of Italian art: the cathedral of Monreale. Built in the 12th century under Norman rule, it boasts Italy's largest ...
The mosaics in Monreale cathedral, in Sicily, span over 6,400 sq m and contain 2.2 kilos of solid gold. The bodies of tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah were among those inside the ...
East of Palermo on Sicily's north coast is Cefalù. The city occupies a striking position on a promontory beneath a high ruined-castle-topped bluff, its long seafront – part built-up ...