The Temple’s only mosaic area permeates the eastern part of the [approfondimenti id="49779" testo_link="Bema"], starting from the second cross and extending to the area of the [approfondimenti id="48111" testo_link="apse"]. The space is delimited laterally by superimposed niche columns and other ...

In this context, the central [approfondimenti id="51285" testo_link="chapel"] in the Cefalù Cathedral has a unique elongated shape which enhances its elevated volume, enclosed by two [approfondimenti id="51126" testo_link="ribbed cross vaults"], which virtually delimit the space of [approfondimenti...

The medieval church had the [approfondimenti id="48111" testo_link="apse"] area as its only liturgical space. In smaller religious buildings, the apse had two small lateral service rooms for the safekeeping of sacred books and preparing the liturgy. In larger churches and cathedrals, these areas wer...

The interior of the spaces of the presbytery area and the transept correspond to the volume, as designed by Roger's original project. he difference between this part of the building and the other, consisting of the[approfondimenti id="48169" testo_link="naves"], is the large [approfondimenti id="505...

[caption id="attachment_40421" align="aligncenter" width="684"] The external architectural decoration of the three apses features twin columns dividing the semi-spherical surface, ending in the central apse with a fringe of elegant single-light blind arches, arranged in an alternating rhythm of evid...

News of the construction of the Cefalù Cathedral must have reached all the lands of the Norman kingdom rather quickly. As was the case for the construction of all great cathedrals, stone masters, builders, master masons and axe masters came from all over and, together with their families, flooded ...