Delightful Details of the Monreale Cathedral

Imperial Sarcaphogus at Monreale Cathedral

The Monreale Cathedral has a bit of everything and a lot of mosaics. It has imperial sarcophagi, cherubs, and great marble floors. I even found online a map to follow all the mosaics as you walk around the Cathedral, but unfortunately I forgot to take a copy with me when I went. Here is the info here
Try not to do what I did ... don't  leave it in your suitcase to find when you get back home! I also never saw the Cloisters, which look beautiful. I am not even sure exactly where they are located.


But I did find some great architectural elements. Here are a few ...

Not a gargoyle but he is a great cherub

Closeup of one mosaic

Marvelous marble work at Monreale Cathedral