Around Palermo

Today we headed first to Monreale, some 8 klm. south~west of Palermo to visit the Cathedral there, which is considered the finest example of Norman architecture in Sicily. The interior was completed in 1184 by William 11 and incorporates Norman, Arab and Byzantine elements in colourful mosaics showing biblical scenes from the New and Old  Testament. We continued on to the charming, medieval town of Cefalu and wandered around its ancient winding streets admiring its 12th century mosaics before returning to Palermo.