Completed in 1143, this chapel is part of the Royal Palace complex in Palermo and was once described by the French author Guy de Maupassant as "the finest religious jewel ever dreamed up by the ...

Hold this for me,” instructs Laura, our tour guide in Palermo — the final stop in Road Scholar’s “Treasures of Sicily” adventure — as we gather to explore ...

Palermo's Palatine Chapel, hidden away in the heart of the Norman Palace, captivates visitors with its gold mosaics and sculpted ceiling, witness to the artistic genius of the Middle Ages.

Palermo is Italy's Capital of Culture for 2018, and there are plenty of reasons to visit the Sicilian city. Advertisement. Italian News ... Make the stunning Palatine Chapel (above) the first stop on ...

Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, is a dream destination for road trip enthusiasts. Its varied landscapes, beautiful beaches, historic towns and picturesque villages provide an ...

The World Heritage Committee, Having examined Documents WHC-15/39.COM/8B and WHC-15/39.COM/INF.8B1,; Inscribes Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú and Monreale, Italy, on the ...