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  2. Palermo Cathedral - Wikipedia

    • Palermo Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palermo, located in Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. As an architectural complex, it is characterized by the presence of different styles, due to a long history of additions, alterations and restorations, the last of which occurred in the 18t… See more

    LocationPalermo, Italy
    Completedcompleted in the Middle Ages but with subsequent additions until the eighteenth century
    History

    The church was erected in 1185 by Walter Ophamil, the Norman archbishop of Palermo and King William II's minister, on the area of an earlier Byzantine basilica. By all accounts this earlier church was founded by … See more

    Map of Cathedral in Palermo Sicily
    Overview

    The western entrance is on the current Via Matteo Bonello, and has the appearance set in the 14th and 15th centuries. It is flanked by two towers and has a Gothic portal surmounted by a niche with a precious 15… See more

    18th and 19th century renovations

    The church is composed of different styles, as in the following centuries it underwent various changes. The last was at the end of the 18th century, when it radically remade the interior designed by Ferdinando Fuga.
    In 1767, th… See more

     
  1. The Palermo Cathedral is one of the symbolic monuments of Sicily. Included in the UNESCO list, it is a must see when in Palermo. Today, people know Palermo Cathedral as “ Santa Maria Assunta “, or Saint Mary of the Assumption. Originally, the main Cathedral was a Christian basilica, built by the Normans.
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    The Cathedral of Palermo is a treasure of the Norman architecture in Sicily. The Cathedral of Palermo is one of the most important architectural monuments in Sicily. It was built in 1184 by the Normans as a re-converted Christian church on the site of a Muslim Mosque that was previously built over a Christian basilica.
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    The Cathedral of Palermo is part of the Arab-Norman Palermo route and the Cathedrals of Cefalù and Monreale UNESCO World Heritage. It is located in the oldest sacred area of Palermo, where the Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines and Arabs had previously built their own places of worship.
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    The Cathedral in Monreale - built between 1170 and 1189 - is inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Christ Pantocrator: The cathedral in Monreale, Palermo, is regarded as the most beautiful of the Norman churches in Sicily. The mosaics were made with 2200 kg of pure gold, experts have estimated.
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    Monreale Cathedral (Italian: Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova di Monreale; Duomo di Monreale) is a Catholic church in Monreale, Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily. One of the greatest existent examples of Norman architecture, it was begun in 1174 by William II of Sicily.
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  3. Palermo Cathedral - Visit Sicily

  4. Palermo Cathedral: history, architecture and artwork

    Palermo Cathedral is the largest Norman cathedral in Sicily, built in 1184 by Gualtiero Offamilio. As a result of numerous modifications over the centuries, only a few parts of the original building remain, but enough to give us an idea of its …

  5. Palermo Cathedral (duomo) - The Wonders of Sicily

  6. Palermo cathedral, important Arab-Norman monument …

    Palermo cathedral is one of several important churches in the city of Palermo on the north coast of Sicily. The cathedral is classified as a UNESCO Heritage site as one of the sites listed as "Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral …

  7. Jewel of a Medieval City: The Cathedral of Palermo and the

  8. Cattedrale di Palermo | Palermo, Sicily - Lonely Planet

    A feast of geometric patterns, ziggurat crenellations, maiolica cupolas and blind arches, Palermo's cathedral has suffered aesthetically from multiple reworkings over the centuries, but remains a prime example of Sicily's unique Arab …

  9. Palermo Cathedral: A Masterpiece of Sicilian Architecture and History

  10. Palermo Cathedral - History and Facts | History Hit

    Nov 24, 2020 · Palermo Cathedral (Cattedrale di Palermo) was founded in 1184, but has since been added to over the centuries. As such, it boasts a rich mix of architectural styles ranging from Norman to Gothic and Catalan.

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