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First created 25 May 2015. Version 1.1 - 22 Jun 2015. Jerry Tse. London.
Monreale Cathedral
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The Golden Mosaic of Sicily
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The architecture is unusual …
The cathedral encompassed several styles – Norman, Islamic, Byzantine, Roman and traces of Middle Eastern plan. The cathedral was original built in the late 12C but the porch on lower part of the entrance was added in the 18C.
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Abstract geometric Islamic motif …
Above shows the Islamic decorative motif mingled with the Gothic pointed arch of the window, on the main façade of the cathedral.
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Turreted Norman tower was left unfinished …
The turreted tower with embattlements on the left side of the cathedral. It is used as the bell tower.
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The three apses, Middle Eastern plan …
The exterior of the three apses, which was a characteristic of older Middle East churches, was finely decorated with geometrical motif of lava stone inlays, carvings and interlaced arches. It is a combination of Norman, French and Byzantine styles.
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The Romanesque portico entrance …
The main entrance to the cathedral from the side, though a Romanesque portico under a row of Romanesque windows on the wall above.
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At the entrance there is a sculpture of William II (1155-1189 reign 1166-1189), the Good, who offered the church to the Virgin.
The Norman king …
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Monreale is famous for its 6500 sq m golden mosaics
Christ Pantocrator at the central apse.
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A huge portrait of Christ at the central apse.
Byzantine mosaic …
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The 12C-13C mosaics occupy the entire nave and the aisles, the choir and the transepts. They illustrate scenes from the Bible.
The basilica plan of ancient Rome …
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The Apse …
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The golden arch …
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The gilded wooden ceiling, its construction and decoration.
The gilded ceiling …
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The golden arch at the aisle …
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The Christian kings …
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The Madonna at the central apse.
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The angel on the left aisle.
The medieval angel …
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Noah releases a dove to find land on the right aisle.
Noah and the Flood …
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The medieval angel …
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Stories from the Bible …
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Ceiling just in front of the apse.
The golden coffer ceiling …
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Close-up view of the mosaic.
Geometric pattern …
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Abstract pattern …
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Mosaic covered pillars and arches …
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The creation of Eve from Adam’s rib.
Creation of Eve …
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Man meets woman …
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The arches on the right …
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The arches on the left …
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Portrait of King Salomon.
The wise king …
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The ceiling of the aisle …
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Gilded coffered ceiling at the transept.
Coffered ceiling above the choir …
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The saints …
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On the arched portico …
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Marble and coloured stones inlays at the right apse.
Marbles and coloured stones …
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Marble and coloured stones inlays at the right apse.
Stone inlays …
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Steps to the main altar. Note the marble and coloured stones inlays on the steps.
Mosaic on the steps …
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The main altar. Note the marble floor.
The central apse …
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Floor mosaics.
Inlay flooring …
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Floor mosaics.
Mosiac tiles …
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Medieval capital …
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Designs on the aisle portico s …
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The cloister of the abbey
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The Norman tower …
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The cloister is surrounded by pointed arches, double pillars and the arches are covered by Arabic inspired geometrical patterns.
The cloister …
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Carvings on the pillers …
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Carvings on the capital of a pillar.
Medieval carvings on the capital …
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Evolution of styles …
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Music – Zadok the Priest composed by George Frederic Handel for the coronation of the George II.
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