Mesmerising cathedral mosaics made with 2 tonnes of gold return to former glory in Sicily
US$1.2 million restoration sees the mosaics of Sicily’s Monreale Cathedral, a Unesco World Heritage site, set to regain their ...
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Restored mosaics to shine at Sicily's Monreale Cathedral
The Monreale Cathedral, erected in 1174–89 near Palermo on the orders of King William II, is a UNESCO World Heritage site that combines Western, Islamic and Byzantine styles and is home to one of the ...
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Let there be light: World-renowned Monreale Cathedral’s golden mosaics to be restored to former glory
MONREALE, Italy — The mosaics of a mediaeval cathedral in Sicily, built by the island ... The Monreale Cathedral, erected in 1174–89 near Palermo on the orders of King William II, is a ...
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Sicilian cathedral’s stunning mosaics regain golden lustre
MONREALE, Italy – The mosaics of a mediaeval cathedral in Sicily, built by the island ... The Monreale Cathedral, erected in 1174-1189 near Palermo on the orders of King William II, is a ...
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Monreale Cathedral
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.
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Restoring Sicily's Golden Masterpiece
In Sicily, the Monreale Cathedral, renowned for its majestic mosaics, is set to reclaim its golden glory thanks to meticulous restoration and innovative lighting work. Constructed between 1174 and ...
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In Palermo, there's more to an evening walk than meets the eye
Just around the corner from Palermo Cathedral and Via Vittorio Emanuele, Dal Barone serves organic wine late into the night. To join in, you only need wander these thoroughfares — as I do after ...
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Thousands turn up at funeral of Italian World Cup hero Salvatore "Totò" Schillaci
PALERMO, Sicily — Thousands of people turned up ... The funeral took place at the main cathedral in Palermo. Schillaci never played for the Sicilian team but he was born and raised in the ...
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Sicily Neighborhoods
Palermo Airport (PMO) is one of Sicily's main airports ... Catania boasts the Cathedral of Saint Agatha, the Palazzo Senatorio and the Monastero dei Benedettini – a UNESCO World Heritage ...
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Mesmerising cathedral mosaics made with 2 tonnes of gold return to former glory in Sicily
The mosaics of a medieval cathedral in Sicily, built by the island’s last ... The Monreale Cathedral, which was built between 1174 and 1189 near Palermo on the orders of King William II, is ...
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Sicilian Cathedral's stunning mosaics regain golden lustre
MONREALE, Italy (Reuters) - The mosaics of a mediaeval cathedral in Sicily, built by the ... The Monreale Cathedral, erected in 1174–89 near Palermo on the orders of King William II, is a ...