The cupoline, or little domes, of Palermo’s Cathedral were added during a late 18th century renovation. Majolica tiles decorate them.
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Red on the Outside, Light on the Inside
The interior of Palermo’s San Giovanni degli Eremiti (1132) is at once ancient and modern. The church’s renowned five domes–red on the outside–sing with light and tranquility on the inside.
Palermo’s San Giovanni degli Eremiti
The cloister and red domes of Palermo’s San Giovanni degli Eremiti were built by Arab-Norman craftsmen and laborers in 1132 under that command of King Roger II. Its flowering gardens, reminiscent of what one might have encountered in ancient cities along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, are a sanctuary in the midst of the city’s…
Architectural Mix in Palermo
Palermo Cathedral’s cupolas, which are adorned with majolica tiles, are a historical contrast to the Norman-Arab details over the arched original windows. The cupolas were added in 1781. The original Norman church as build between 1179 and 1185. These are just two examples of the numerous architectural styles that exist side by side in the…
The dome of the Baroque era Chiesa di San Giuseppe dei Teatini dominates Via Maqueda in Palermo and features blue and yellow majolica tiles. Majolica tiles are glazed, ceramic tiles. The glaze brings out the vibrant colors of the painted pottery. #viamaqueda #lanterns #lanterne #dome #cupola #majolica #tiles #ceramic #ceramica #palermo #sicily #sicilia #siciliabedda #italy…