Italy Restores Largest Medieval Mosaics in Monreale Cathedral
⏺The Monreale Cathedral in Sicily, home to Italy’s largest Byzantine-style mosaics, has been restored to its former glory. Spanning 6,400 sq m and containing 2.2kg of solid gold, the mosaics were cleaned, repaired, and updated with a modern lighting system.
⏺The year-long restoration involved careful work to remove dust, fix damaged tiles, and address previous varnish issues. Father Nicola Gaglio, who oversaw the project, called the mosaics "pure beauty," emphasizing their significance as a symbol of humanity’s creativity and heritage.
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⏺The Monreale Cathedral in Sicily, home to Italy’s largest Byzantine-style mosaics, has been restored to its former glory. Spanning 6,400 sq m and containing 2.2kg of solid gold, the mosaics were cleaned, repaired, and updated with a modern lighting system.
⏺The year-long restoration involved careful work to remove dust, fix damaged tiles, and address previous varnish issues. Father Nicola Gaglio, who oversaw the project, called the mosaics "pure beauty," emphasizing their significance as a symbol of humanity’s creativity and heritage.
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