September 30, 2015 – Sicily Pictures – Palermo and Monreale Cathederals

The Palermo Cathederal

   
    
 
The Cathederal in Monreale with attached monastery – built during the reigns of King William I and II of Sicily – c1174 – with 26,000 sq ft of (predominantly gold leaf) mosaics depicting biblical stories. A combination of Byzantuan, Arab, Moore, Christian and Greek Ortodix Styles.

   
    
    
 

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