Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalù and Monreale
| Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú and Monreale | |
|---|---|
| Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List | |
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| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iv |
| Reference | 1487 |
| UNESCO region | Europe and North America |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2015 (39th Session) |
Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú 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, a bridge are in Palermo, as well as the cathedrals of Cefalú and Monreale.
The new Norman rulers started to build various constructions in what is called 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 Normans | Palermo |  |
| Palatine Chapel of the Royal Palace | Palermo |  |
| La Zisa | Palermo |  |
| Cathedral of the Assumption of Virgin Mary | Palermo |  |
| Church of Saint John of the Hermits | Palermo |  |
| Church of the Martorana | Palermo |  |
| Church of Saint Cataldo | Palermo |  |
| Admiral's Bridge | Palermo |  |
| Duomo | Cefalù |  |
| Duomo | Monreale |  |
References
- ↑ ”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”, Les Normands en Sicile, p.14
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