The Towers have been admired for centuries, by those who pass distractedly by the square or by those who stop to study the particular architecture… The Cathedral of Cefalù is known all over the world and is visited every year … Read More
History
The Cathedral of Cefalù: history and legend
The Cathedral of Cefalù was founded by King Roger II of Altavilla in 1131. According to legend, the construction of the building would occur as a consequence of a vow made by Roger to the SS. Salvatore in the middle … Read More
The Architecture of the Cathedral of Ruggero
The construction of the Cathedral of Cefalù was very complex and the initial project of king Ruggero was never finished as it is clear from many architectural details stylistically different and attributable to different construction techniques and historical periods. The … Read More
The Cathedral of Cefalù, World Heritage Site
The Cathedral of Cefalù has been included in the list of World Heritage Sites within the site “Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedrals of Cefalù and Monreale” since July 3, 2015. The Unesco site counts nine monumental cultural goods, seven of … Read More
