duomo (cefalu)

清风致远

教堂和广场本身就是一道风景线，外侧的双塔可以说是地标建筑了，侧面还有一个廊柱博物馆，城市很小可以放慢脚步坐在这里喝杯咖啡

Bin_travelin2014

The history of the cathedral is enough to make a stop worthwhile, especially since the site is so close to another worthy stop: Museo Mandralisca (just down the street). The mosaic is remarkable, given its vibrancy. Imagine twelfth century immigrant artisans piecing together the domed mosaic, and twenty-first century visitors able to enjoy their work!

Macman1940

Cefalu is a lovely seaside town north of Palermo. It's cathedral is a Norman structure begun in the 12th century. The apse of the cathedral contains an important mosaic of Christ Pantocrator. Other than the apse, the interior of the church is stone and rather plain.

OportoCafe

The Cathedral-Basilica of Cefalù dating from 1131, is a Roman Catholic church.The fortress-like character of the building, which, seen from a distance, rises as a huge bulk above its medieval town. it's very beautiful to see and visit.

Lisamarie1138

The cathedral is an impressive site, looming over the square, with the Rocca as the backdrop. The inside is large and impressive - a bit stark, but it has its own type of beauty. However, the main attraction is the Pantocrator mosaic at the head of the church.

BernieDan

A gorgeous, picturesque, photogenic cathedral located on a hill above the main street of Cefalu. The inside is not overly garish, but very tastefully decorated. It's worth climbing up the steps to visit it.

waynev411

I am just about finished with Duomos in Italy but this was different to all the others we have seen.set in a beautiful piazza with a great coffee shop after you have been inside

Bobby_Sole

The Duomo is certainly a main focus in the town but the inside at the alter is spectacular and very unexpected.

131francish

The Cathedral is big and very old, but the inside is not that impressive, maybe because I have seen so many churches already but I think it was more a question of atmosphere inside, to dark for my opinion.The altar was lit up brightly but only after the wardens noticed that a group of people was inside. The stained windows are very modern and real nice, but all together a church like thirteen in a dozen, still worth a visit.

MikeSivo

Beautiful building, well worth a visit. Be aware that the interior of the Duomo is undergoing renovations but notwithstanding the mosaics are very good. The piazza outside the Duomo offers numerous cafes to chill-out and relax at before exploring the rest of the old town. Why not try an arancini?

jamesg339

We travelled by train to Cefalu from Palermo Central train station for a half day trip to see the town and this excellent Norman Sicily era building. The trip is very easy - one train direct and the return trip is less than €14/pp - the trains run almost on the hour. The building is spectacular and the mosaics stunning. It is also a nice way to get out of Palermo for a day if the big city is getting on your nerves. There is no fee to visit the Duomo and you can enjoy a nice lunch in Cefalu or a stroll by the beach - the train ride takes about 60 minutes each way.

893AlanS

Very nice to walk through Cefalu and visit the Doumo. Bring you walking shoes there's plenty of quaint viales lined with shops and cafe's.We found free parking up the hill but that too was a good walk down to the Duomo and the water. Take a break near the beach and enjoy a gelato. Walking here is great.

angelavol

Beautiful old duomo but a lot of steps. It was a hot day but it was worth the walk up the steps to see it.

Foodielicious2

One of the most beautiful cathedrals I have seen. I loved the photos I brought back....the detail in the iconography is amazing considering the year they were made. It is a fabulous place. Don't miss it.

jock16

unless religiously inclined the mosaics are the main reason for visiting and they are spectacular.the cloisters are not really worth a detour and have an entrance fee not justified by the somewhat scruffy interior which is crying out for some greenery. the plan showing what is depicted on the columns is not in accordance with what is actually there