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’s last Norman king, are set to regain ...
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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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'It's pure beauty' - Italy's largest medieval mosaics restored
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 ...
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The mosaics in Monreale cathedral, in Sicily, span over 6,400 sq m and contain 2.2 kilos of solid gold. The bodies of tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah were among those inside the ...