Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalù and Monreale
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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| Criteria | Cultural: ii, iv |
| Reference | 1487 |
| Inscription | 2015 (39th Session) |
Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú and Monreale is a series of nine religious and civic structures located on the northern coast of Sicily dating from the era of the Norman Kingdom of Sicily (1130-1194): two palaces, three churches, a cathedral, a bridge are in Palermo, as well as the cathedrals of Cefalú and Monreale.
The new Norman rulers built various structures in what has become known as the Arab-Norman style. They incorporated the best practices of Arab and Byzantine architecture into their own art.[1]
Structures
| Building | City | Photo |
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| Royal Palace or Palace of the Normans | Palermo | 
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| Palatine Chapel of the Royal Palace | Palermo | 
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| La Zisa | Palermo | 
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| Cathedral of the Assumption of Virgin Mary | Palermo | 
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| Church of Saint John of the Hermits | Palermo | 
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| Church of the Martorana | Palermo | 
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| Church of Saint Cataldo | Palermo | 
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| Admiral's Bridge | Palermo | 
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| Duomo | Cefalù | 
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| Duomo | Monreale | 
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References
- ^ ”Le genie architectural des Normands a su s’adapter aux lieux en prenant ce qu’il y a de meilleur dans le savoir-faire des batisseurs arabes et byzantins”, Les Normands en Sicile, p. 14
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