Cathedral of Monreale, Monreale PA, Italy

The cathedral of Monreale is one of the greatest extant examples of Norman architecture in the world. It was begun in 1174 by William II, and in 1182 the church, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, was, by a bull of Pope Lucius III, elevated to the rank of a metropolitan cathedral it is a national monument of Italy and one of the most important attractions of Sicily.

Visit Italy. Italy Epic Route © Monika Newbound

building Own or work here? Claim Now! Claim Now!
image