Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú and Monreale
Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú and Monreale, UNESCO World Heritage Site in Palermo, Sicily, Italy
The site encompasses nine structures including palaces, churches, and cathedrals, displaying architectural features from Norman, Arabic, and Byzantine traditions.
During the Norman Kingdom of Sicily from 1130 to 1194, rulers incorporated elements from various civilizations to create a new architectural language.
The monuments contain extensive collections of mosaics, marble decorations, and painted wooden ceilings that demonstrate the fusion of Mediterranean artistic traditions.
Visitors require approximately three days to explore all nine locations, with the Palatine Chapel and Monreale Cathedral requiring advance reservations during peak season.
The Royal Palace contains the Palatine Chapel, which features a wooden muqarnas ceiling covered with paintings depicting daily life, animals, and geometric patterns.
Location: Province of Palermo
GPS coordinates: 38.11083,13.35306
Latest update: June 1, 2025 17:03
Palermo Cathedral
483 m
Palazzo dei Normanni
59 m
Cappella Palatina
49 m
Opera dei Pupi
391 m
San Giovanni degli Eremiti
191 m
Norman Palace
39 m
Porta Nuova
147 m
Tomb of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor
483 m
Palazzo Sclafani
374 m
Villa Bonanno
260 m
Walls of Palermo
114 m
Palazzo Conte Federico
519 m
Parco d'Orléans
203 m
San Francesco Saverio, Palermo
506 m
Madonna dei Rimedi
289 m
Archbishop's Palace
380 m
Astronomical observatory of Palermo
309 m
Museo Diocesano of Palermo
389 m
Santa Maria Maddalena
201 m
Santa Cristina la Vetere
495 m
Teatro Marmoreo di Re Filippo V di Spagna
136 m
Santa Maria di Monte Oliveto
523 m
Santa Maria l'Incoronata
447 m
San Giuseppe Cafasso
235 m
Oratorio di San Mercurio
157 m
Oratorio dei Santi Pietro e Paolo
401 m
San Demetrio
346 m
Royal Palace and Palatine Chapel
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