Top Things to do in Cefalu
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Top 7 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Cefalu, Sicily
Discover the best top things to do in Cefalu, Italy including Duomo di Cefalu, Bastione di Capo Marchiafava, Piazza del Duomo, Lavatoio Medievale, Porta Giudecca, Corso Ruggero, Cortile Bellipanni.
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1. Duomo di Cefalu
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4.5 based on 3,291 reviews
An amazing trip in the Beauty! Visit the Cathedral, explore the Itinerary with the Towers, the Roofs, the Treasure and the Canonical Cloister! Live the Beauty! • VISIT ITINERARIES ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED •
Reviewed By SallyF906 - Northampton, United Kingdom
Situated at the top of the Piazza Duomo, the cathedral was built in 1131 by King Roger II after he was saved from a storm at sea and safely landed in Cefalu. It is built in complex architectural style - Norman but carried out by Arab and Byzantine craftsmen. The facade is flanked by two large bell towers which can now be visited for a small fee - something I wish we had done. Entrance to the cathedral is free but you can also pay to get closer to the mosaics and to visit the cloister - worth the money. The entrance doorway is within three arches at the top of a flight of stone steps. The interior has 3 naves separated by columns made of granite and marble. The wooden ceiling has painted beams with an Islamic influence. High up in the apse is the most famous feature - the Byzantine mosaic Christ Pantocrator - this is stunning and definitely worth paying a few euros to get a more close up view. This work predates the mosaics in Monreale cathedral by 20 to 30 years. Surrounding this are mosaics of the Virgin Mary, Archangels and Apostles. You can now also visit the recently restored cloisters and you pass through several rooms before you reach this which are full of interesting paintings and religious artefacts.
2. Bastione di Capo Marchiafava
3. Piazza del Duomo
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4.5 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By johnvM4862TP - New York City, United States
After visiting the Duomo in Cefalu', the Piazza is the place to take in and enjoy the scenery around the area. Enjoy a Cannolli and Espresso or if you're ready to dine, there are locations nearby.
4. Lavatoio Medievale
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4.0 based on 1,113 reviews
Reviewed By paullegate - St Ives, United Kingdom
Along Via Vittorio Emanuele is an entrance that leads to a set of stone steps which cascade down to the Lavatoio Medievale. The medieval wash house was built over the River Cefalino and was used until relatively recent times, it was completely restored in 1991. The original was closer to the sea but was demolished in 1514. Lavatoio Medievale is an incredible sight and I was glad that I discovered the place when I was in Cefalù in July 2020.
