Palermo - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di Palermo In an area previously occupied by an Arab mosque in 1185 it was erected the magnificent complex of the Cathedral Palermo. With the side door in the Catalan Gothic style, the façade and the apse in fifteenth-century Arab-Norman style.
Palermo - Churches and places of worship Santuario di Santa Rosalia The Sanctuary was born in the cave where on 15 July 1624 the bones of Santa Rosalia were found, who had moved there to escape the veneration of the pilgrims. The Sanctuary has a façade built in 1600 and an 'open' dome leading to the gate that introduces to the cave
Palermo - Churches and places of worship Cappella Palatina The Palatine Chapel, in the city of Palermo, was built at the will of King Roger II. His consecration took place in 1140, with the aim of being the church of the royal family. Its dome is formed by Byzantine mosaics representing Christ. It is a basilica dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul.
Palermo - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Domenico Second-biggest church in Palermo after the Cathedral. A typical baroque-style church of the middle of the nineteenth century; it became the pantheon of illustrious Sicilians who began to be buried in this sacred place, so fascinating.
Palermo - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santa Maria della Catena In the place where initially there was a votive chapel, it was erected in 1520 the present church, a perfect match between the Catalan Gothic late Renaissance style. Inside two wonderful works by unknown authors.
Palermo - Churches and places of worship Chiesa della Magione One of the oldest churches in Palermo it was founded in 1191. Altered over the centuries, it is now a fine example of Arab Norman art. The name comes from when in 1197 it was awarded to the Order of Teutonic Knights.
Palermo - Churches and places of worship San Giovanni degli Eremiti Famous throughout the world thanks to its five red domes. Church of 'charming oriental style, it would suit even to Baghdad or Damascus. Wonderful is also the cloister with its lush garden.
Palermo - Churches and places of worship Chiesa Martorana The Martorana Church, also called the church of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio or San Nicolò dei Greci, is among the most fascinating Byzantine churches of the Middle Ages in Italy, and works the liturgy according to the Byzantine rite.
Monreale - Churches and places of worship Duomo It makes one of the magnificent monuments in Palermo. The Monreale was built in 1172 by King William II. With Moorish-Norman art, the building is one to marvel at. Though the exterior part is attractive, the splendour within is unimaginable. The Romanesque bronze doors conspicuous and one can easily notice them while touring the area.
Alia - Churches and places of worship Chiesa Maria SS. di tutte le Grazie The Church of All Graces was built between 1630 and 1639. The building is in late Renaissance style, with arches and round and some decorative elements in Baroque style, among which stand out the stuccoes of the apse with gold reliefs.
Cefalu' - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale Dating back to the time of Norman Sicily, it was erected at the behest of Roger I. The cathedral presents the union of different architectural styles coming from the peoples who occupied the Island, from Arab art, to that Byzantine etc. has two majestic crenellated towers.
Villafrati - Churches and places of worship Chiesa della SS. Trinità The Church of SS. Trinity was built between 1750 and 1765. It was enriched with an artistic reed organ, four matroneums and artistic oil paintings and statues, among the authors: Vinci Randazzo, Guastaferro and Corbella.