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Duomo di Monreale
3611428 Duomo di Monreale by Byzantine, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: " The Cathedral in Monreale - built between 1170 and 1189 - is inscribed on UNESCOs World Heritage List. The Monreale Cathedral, Norman Arabic architecture, founded in 1174 by King William II. It includes also Benedictine monastery, two stone towers and a carved porch. In the interior there is a cloister with a garden with 228 white marble columns with capitals telling eposodes from the bible. In the arches of the central nave there are monumental and complex golden mosaics that tell episodes of the ancient testament.
Il Duomo di Monreale, architettura arabo normanna, fondato nel 1174 dal Re Guglielmo II. Si integra con un monastero benedettino, due torri di pietra e un portico scolpito. Nella sua parte interna A presente un chiostro con giardino con 228 colonne in marmo bianco con capitelli che raccontano episodi della bibbia. Nelle arcate della navata centrale sono presenti mosaici dorati monumentali e complessi che raccontano episodi dell antico testamento."
); eGiulio Azzarello; out of copyright
Media ID 22980074
© Giulio Azzarello / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases the magnificent Duomo di Monreale, a Byzantine masterpiece located in Monreale, Sicily. Built between 1170 and 1189, this architectural gem is inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List for its historical significance. The Norman Arabic influence is evident in its design, as it was founded by King William II in 1174. The Duomo di Monreale encompasses not only a cathedral but also a Benedictine monastery, two stone towers, and a beautifully carved porch. Stepping inside reveals a breathtaking cloister with an enchanting garden adorned with 228 white marble columns featuring intricately designed capitals that depict biblical episodes. One of the most awe-inspiring features lies within the arches of the central nave: monumental and complex golden mosaics telling stories from the ancient testament. These mosaics serve as visual narratives that transport visitors back in time to witness significant moments from biblical history. Photographed by Giulio Azzarello, this image captures the grandeur and artistic brilliance of this historic site. It serves as a reminder of humanity's ability to create enduring masterpieces that transcend time and inspire generations to come.
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