The Prothesis is a sacred and ritual space located in the presbytery, specifically in the left apse, while the Diaconicon is located in the right apse. The Prothesis, Diaconicon and Bema constituted the three curved volumes of the presbytery, according to a solution widely used in early medieval chu...

The Prothesis is a sacred and ritual space located in the presbytery, specifically in the left apse, while the Diaconicon is located in the right apse. The Prothesis, Diaconicon and Bema constituted the three curved volumes of the presbytery, according to a solution widely used in early medieval chu...

Muqarnas is an ornamental decoration typical of Islamic architecture, mostly found in the vaults of buildings. Also known as the alveoli or stalactite decoration, it was also used in the domes, niches and doorways. It became more widespread from the 12th century onwards and could be made of a variet...

The Diaconicon is a sacred and ritual space located in the presbytery, specifically in the right apse, while the Prothesis is located in the left apse. The Prothesis, Diaconicon and Bema constituted the three volumes of the presbytery, according to a solution widely used in early medieval churches. ...

The Antititulus, in the Palermo Cathedral, is a longitudinal room, with an almost transept-like appearance, arranged in front of the three apses. Next to the Titulus and Antititulus are the sacristies, which have now been converted into the Cathedral Treasury. The Titulus, on the other hand, is the ...

After the restoration of the bell tower in 1726 by Giovanni Amico, numerous transformations were carried out from 1781, especially inside the Cathedral. While the initial project was the work of the royal architect Ferdinando Fuga, the work was carried out by the architect Venanzio Marvuglia, with m...

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, commonly known as Corpus Christi, is one of the most important and heartfelt solemnities of the Catholic Church's liturgical year, celebrated on the Thursday following the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity or, in some countries, including Italy, o...

The crypt, from the Latin crypta meaning hidden, is an underground space, usually located under the floor of the presbytery, where the relics of saints or the tombs of eminent figures were kept. The crypt was more common in churches of the early medieval period when it was also used as a small chape...

The crypt, from the Latin crypta meaning hidden, is an underground space, usually located under the floor of the presbytery, where the relics of saints or the tombs of eminent figures were kept. The crypt was more common in churches of the early medieval period when it was also used as a small chape...

The location of the tombs was originally in the area known as the "Cemetery of the Bishops", on the left side of the Presbytery of the Cathedral, where on the opposite side stood the "Cemetery of the Kings". Its current location is the result of a number of transformations which begun in the last de...