⚡️Sicily’s Monreale Mosaics Shine After Restoration
The Monreale Cathedral near Palermo, home to 12th-century Byzantine-style mosaics, has undergone a major restoration. With 2.2kg of gold across 6,400 sq m, the mosaics were cleaned, repaired, and illuminated with a new lighting system.
Father Nicola Gaglio described the restored mosaics as "pure beauty," highlighting their importance in preserving cultural heritage. The €1.1 million project marks the first step in a broader effort to restore the cathedral.
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The Monreale Cathedral near Palermo, home to 12th-century Byzantine-style mosaics, has undergone a major restoration. With 2.2kg of gold across 6,400 sq m, the mosaics were cleaned, repaired, and illuminated with a new lighting system.
Father Nicola Gaglio described the restored mosaics as "pure beauty," highlighting their importance in preserving cultural heritage. The €1.1 million project marks the first step in a broader effort to restore the cathedral.
INSIDER | UK