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What to do and see in Cefalu, Sicily: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Cefalu, Italy including Duomo di Cefalu, La Postierla, Piazza del Duomo, Porta Pescara, Porta Giudecca, Osterio Magno.
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1. Duomo di Cefalu
Overall Ratings
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. La Postierla
3. Piazza del Duomo
Overall Ratings
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. Porta Pescara
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4.5 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By MicheleW_13
We just fancied a dip in the Med as a way to cool off from the travel and walking around the attractions This was a fairly packed but convivial beachfront next to the breakwater which sheltered it from the sea breeze and any big swell After our dip in the sea there was a fresh water shower to get cleaned off before heading for something to eat Sea was clean and warm. Swell gentle and easily accessible to waist height for those not strong at swimming
