Mesmerising cathedral mosaics made with 2 tonnes of gold return to former glory in Sicily

Mesmerising cathedral mosaics made with 2 tonnes of gold return to former glory in Sicily

The mosaics of a medieval cathedral in Sicily, built by the island’s last Norman king, are set to regain their golden lustre thanks to careful restoration work and new lighting. The Monreale Cathedral, which was built between 1174 and 1189 near Palermo on the orders of King William II, is a Unesco World Heritage site … Read more