Chiostro Canonicale — Attraction in Cefalù

After visiting the cloister of the Monreale Cathedral, I came to Cefalu with high expectations. Comparing to the other masterpieces of Norman-Arab architecture around Palermo, the cathedral of Cefalu takes advantage of the most spectacular scenery. The view of the cathedral is absolutely stunning so the visitors may expect the cloister to be the same. Well, it's not the case. Apparently, the time passed more aggressive in Cefalu. About half of the columns are missing, as well as the Chiostrino. The capitals are more faded and some of them are badly deteriorated. All in all, if you visited the cloister of Monreale Cathedral, think twice before visiting the one in Cefalu, as it might...

Beautiful cathedral and a square near it. There a lot of restaurants on the square, so you can order a meal and enjoy the pretty view. Restaurants offer dishes of different cuisines, so you will have options to choose from. Unfortunately, the cathedral was closed when we get there, but at least we made good pictures outside) Note: it is pretty crowded place, you will need to wait a bit to make a photo...

Annesso alla Cattedrale, rappresenta il più antico chiostro esistente in Sicilia del tipo a capitello binato su doppia colonnina ed è una delle più eccelse testimonianze artistico/scultoree di età normanna, . I corridoi sono caratterizzati da colonnine con capitelli binati istoriati (decorati cioè con contenuti storici e biblici) che sorreggono eleganti arcate a sesto acuto. Curiosamente costruito ad una quota di 3,40 metri più bassa rispetto a piano sul quale si trova la cattedrale, per anni rimase chiuso solo nel 2003, conclusi i lavori di restauro, fu nuovamente...