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.

MONREALE, Italy — The mosaics of a mediaeval cathedral in Sicily, built by the island’s last Norman king, are set to regain their golden lustre thanks to careful restoration work and new lighting.

Eight sites are in the Metropolitan City of Palermo – the Norman Palace, Palatine Chapel, Zisa Palace, Cathedral of the Assumption of Virgin Mary, Church of Saint John of the Hermits, Church of the ...

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 ...

10 Reasons to Visit Sicily on Your Next Trip to Italy. From the lively capital of Palermo to the hilltop city of Taormina, Sicily is finally being discovered for the magical destination that it is.

Sicily's gangsters complain they can't get the staff . ... The mosaics in Monreale cathedral, in Sicily, span over 6,400 sq m and contain 2.2 kilos of solid gold. 23 Dec 2024.

We have a specially arranged visit with David Eisenhower to a fascinating museum about the 1943 Allied landings in Sicily. We will visit six UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Pompeii archaeological ...

Day 6: Mount Etna. No road trip to Sicily would be complete without exploring Mount Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes.From Taormina, take the road to Etna Park. Here you can get close ...

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