Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Monreale Cathedral
Palermo, Italy
A hilltop cathedral glittering with some of Europe's greatest mosaics.
Church, mosque or temple · Italy · Sicily
Cefalu Cathedral
A Norman cathedral in a seaside town backed by a rocky headland.
UNESCO World Heritage about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Cefalu Cathedral matters
Cefalu is a beach town with a huge Norman cathedral, golden mosaics and a rock behind it. It's an easy train ride from Palermo. Combine it with a swim and a stroll through the old town to make a lovely day out from Palermo.
Talking points
- Mosaic of Christ in the apse.
- A beach in the old town.
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Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
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Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
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