Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalù and Monreale

Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalù and Monreale
UNESCO World Heritage site
Location Sicily, Italy
Includes Cefalù Cathedral, Cattedrale di Monreale
Criteria Cultural: (ii), (iv)
Reference 1487
Inscription 2015 (39th Session)
Area 6.235 ha (0.02407 sq mi)
Buffer zone 483.008 ha (1.86490 sq mi)
Coordinates 38°6′39″N 13°21′11″E / 38.11083°N 13.35306°E / 38.11083; 13.35306Coordinates: 38°6′39″N 13°21′11″E / 38.11083°N 13.35306°E / 38.11083; 13.35306
Location of Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalù and Monreale in Italy

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 (1130-1194): two palaces, three churches, a cathedral, and a bridge in Palermo, as well as the cathedrals of Cefalù and Monreale. They have been designated together as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The new Norman rulers built various structures in what has become known as the Arab-Norman style. They incorporated the best practices of Arab and Byzantine architecture into their own art.[1]

Structures

Building City Photo
Royal Palace or Palace of the NormansPalermo
Palatine Chapel of the Royal PalacePalermo
La ZisaPalermo
Cathedral of the Assumption of Virgin MaryPalermo
Church of Saint John of the HermitsPalermo
Church of the MartoranaPalermo
Church of Saint CataldoPalermo
Admiral's BridgePalermo
DuomoCefalù
DuomoMonreale

References

  1. ↑ Antonino Buttitta; J -Y Marin; Jean-Marie Levesque; Musée de Normandie, Les Normands en Sicile: XIe-XXIe siècles : histoire et légendes, 5 Continents, 2006, p. 14; Quote: ”Le genie architectural des Normands a su s’adapter aux lieux en prenant ce qu’il y a de meilleur dans le savoir-faire des batisseurs arabes et byzantins.”
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