Palermo: Unesco
Places and attractions in the Unesco category
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- Baroque architecture
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- Museum
- Sacred and religious sites
- Romanesque architecture
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- Gothic architecture
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Palermo Cathedral
12th-century structure with royal tombs Palermo Cathedral, a majestic church nestled in the heart of Palermo, Italy, stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This architectural marvel, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, is renowned for its eclectic mix of styles that span...
Palazzo dei Normanni
Ornate 9th century palace and museum The Palazzo dei Normanni, or the Norman Palace, is a testament to the rich historical tapestry of Palermo, the capital city of the Italian island of Sicily. Originally built in the 9th century as an Arab fortress, it was expanded and transformed by the Normans who...
Cappella Palatina
Church famous for its mosaic works The Cappella Palatina, a jewel of Norman architecture, stands proudly within the Palace of the Normans in the heart of Palermo, Italy. This 12th-century chapel, commissioned by Roger II of Sicily, is renowned for its captivating blend of Byzantine, Islamic,...
Church of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio
Vibrant Byzantine mosaics in 1143 church The Church of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio, also known as the Martorana, stands as a testament to Palermo's rich cultural tapestry, nestled in the heart of the bustling city. This historical church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is renowned for its stunning Byzantine...
Chiesa di San Cataldo
12th-century church with 3 red domes Nestled in the heart of Palermo, Italy, the Chiesa di San Cataldo stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This church, dating back to the 12th century, is renowned for its distinctive red domes that punctuate the skyline of Palermo and exemplify...
San Giovanni degli Eremiti
Medieval church with striking red domes Nestled in the heart of Palermo, San Giovanni degli Eremiti is a church that stands as a testament to the city's rich and diverse cultural history. With its distinctive red domes and serene cloisters, this church is a striking example of the Arab-Norman architecture...
Zisa
Restored remains of a Moorish palace The Zisa is alternatively listed as either a castle or palace, and located in the western area of Palemo, region of Sicily, Italy.
Ponte dell'Ammiraglio
The Admiral's Bridge is a medieval bridge of Palermo, located in Piazza Scaffa. It was built over the Oreto River during the era of the Norman Sicily by the ammiratus ammiratorum George of Antioch.
Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalù and Monreale
Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalù and Monreale is a series of nine religious and civic structures located on the northern coast of Sicily dating from the era of the Norman Kingdom of Sicily : two palaces, three churches, a cathedral, and a bridge in Palermo, as well as the cathedrals of Cefalù and Monreale.
Duomo di Monreale
Monreale Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Monreale, Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy. One of the greatest existent examples of Norman architecture, it was begun in 1174 by William II of Sicily.
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