Wildflower on the way up to La Rocca.
Wildflower on the way up to La Rocca.
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Judging by the people taking photos up this street, I'm guessing it is an Instagram favorite.
Judging by the people taking photos up this street, I'm guessing it is an Instagram favorite.
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There's a modern development on the north/west side of La Cala with terraces, restaurants and walkways that ring the ruins of the Castello a Mare. This is adjacent to the cruise ship terminal.
There's a modern development on the north/west side of La Cala with terraces, restaurants and walkways that ring the ruins of the Castello a Mare. This is adjacent to the cruise ship terminal.
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La Cala harbor, which we can see a bit of from our terrace
La Cala harbor, which we can see a bit of from our terrace
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La Cala harbor
La Cala harbor
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La Cala harbor
La Cala harbor
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People have built shelters for the feral cats
People have built shelters for the feral cats
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Floors inside San Cataldo
Floors inside San Cataldo
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Inside San Cataldo. It is also part of the same UNESCO group of sites.
Inside San Cataldo. It is also part of the same UNESCO group of sites.
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A relic of the past in Piazza Bellini. I wonder if they work?
A relic of the past in Piazza Bellini. I wonder if they work?
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Church of St. Mary of the Admiral (La Martorana)—foundations date to the mid-1100s
Church of St. Mary of the Admiral (La Martorana)—foundations date to the mid-1100s
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Mosaics similar to those in Cappella Palatina and the cathedrals at Monreale and Cefalu.
Mosaics similar to those in Cappella Palatina and the cathedrals at Monreale and Cefalu.
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In fact, La Martorana is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes Cappella Palatina, Monreale and the Cefalu Cathedral (and others).
In fact, La Martorana is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes Cappella Palatina, Monreale and the Cefalu Cathedral (and others).
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Norman Church of San Cataldo, seen from the doorway of La Martorana.
Norman Church of San Cataldo, seen from the doorway of La Martorana.
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Chiesa di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, facing the Pretoria fountain (it was closed at the time).
Chiesa di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, facing the Pretoria fountain (it was closed at the time).
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Norman Church of San Cataldo—1150s, typical of Arab/Norman architecture
Norman Church of San Cataldo—1150s, typical of Arab/Norman architecture
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One of the four corners.
One of the four corners.
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Just around the corner from Piazza Pretoria is Piazza Vigliena, a Baroque square and main intersection, also known as Quattro Canti (four corners) because it is the intersection of the four ancient quarters of Palermo.
Just around the corner from Piazza Pretoria is Piazza Vigliena, a Baroque square and main intersection, also known as Quattro Canti (four corners) because it is the intersection of the four ancient quarters of Palermo.
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Because of the nudity of the statues, the square became known as Piazza della Vergogna (Square of Shame).
Because of the nudity of the statues, the square became known as Piazza della Vergogna (Square of Shame).
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Close up of the fountain statues.
Close up of the fountain statues.
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A few blocks to the southwest is Fontana Pretoria. It was originally created in Florence in the 1500s and moved to Palermo in 1574.
A few blocks to the southwest is Fontana Pretoria. It was originally created in Florence in the 1500s and moved to Palermo in 1574.
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Detail on the Porta Nuova
Detail on the Porta Nuova
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Just to the south of the palace is Porta Nuova, built in the 1580s and then reconstructed in the 1600s after it was destroyed by a fire
Just to the south of the palace is Porta Nuova, built in the 1580s and then reconstructed in the 1600s after it was destroyed by a fire
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A 9th Century map of Palermo
A 9th Century map of Palermo
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The ancient foundations
The ancient foundations
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Many artifacts in the basement museum - this is a hundreds-of-years-old manuscript
Many artifacts in the basement museum - this is a hundreds-of-years-old manuscript
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The royal garden
The royal garden
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The amazing mosaics aren’t limited to the Cappella Palatina. The royal apartments have some stunners – like these Arab-Norman lions from the chambers of Roger II. These date to the mid 12th Century.
The amazing mosaics aren’t limited to the Cappella Palatina. The royal apartments have some stunners – like these Arab-Norman lions from the chambers of Roger II. These date to the mid 12th Century.
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More art in the royal apartments
More art in the royal apartments
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And the floors
And the floors
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The Cappella Palatina, the royal chapel of the Palazzo di Normanni, is a mix of Byzantine, Norman and Fatimid architectural styles from the 12th Century. Enjoy these photos of the mosaics.
The Cappella Palatina, the royal chapel of the Palazzo di Normanni, is a mix of Byzantine, Norman and Fatimid architectural styles from the 12th Century. Enjoy these photos of the mosaics.
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Also notable: the carved and painted ceilings
Also notable: the carved and painted ceilings
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The sculptures
The sculptures
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We happened on a road race just outside of the palace, with lots of sporty cars to look at
We happened on a road race just outside of the palace, with lots of sporty cars to look at
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Final stop: Roro for gelato—pistacchio is my favorite. If you thought missing Monreale was bad, consider that this was the only gelato we had on the entire trip.
Final stop: Roro for gelato—pistacchio is my favorite. If you thought missing Monreale was bad, consider that this was the only gelato we had on the entire trip.
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