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duomo, or main cathedral in Cefalu is an imposing structure of Norman architecture dating from 1131 and added on to in the 14th century. It looks over one side of the main square and seems more like a castle than a church from the outside.
Once inside, the beauty is unsurpassed...
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| the main nave |
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| one of the many stained glass windows |
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| closeup of the detail above the alter |
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| set of mosaic tiles that used to adorn the walls and floors |
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| detail on the painted roof timbers |
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| silver alter in one of the chapels |
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It is a truly massive, impressive cathedral...not the last we'll see on this trip !
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