She Wore a Red Cherry Beret

The red domes of San Cataldo church overlook Via Maqueda and Piazza Bellini in Palermo. San Cataldo was built during the early-Norman era in the 1150s by Maio of Bari, William I’s top emir, or commander. Its red domes and elegant window details illustrate the unique Arab-Norman architectural style found only in Sicily.

The red domes of San Cataldo church overlook Via Maqueda and Piazza Bellini in Palermo. San Cataldo was built during Norman times circa 1160. Its red domes and elegant window details illustrate the particular Arab-Norman architectural style found only in Sicily. #sancataldo #dome #normanarchitecture #architecture #architettura #palermo #sicily #sicilia #italy #italia #sicily_tourism #sicilytourism #sicilytravel #sicily_travel…

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…