PALERMO ARAB–NORMAN TOUR

Palermo Arab-Norman Tour

The 12th century represents the golden age in Sicily.

We are in the middle of the medieval era and the island is under Norman rule. This northern population brings the Romanesque architectural language to Sicily, a style that was  already present in north-western Europe.

The buildings that date back to that period take on very original characteristics. Here in Sicily, in fact, the Norman buildings meet influences of the two populations that had previously settled on the island: the Byzantines and the Arabs.

The Arab-Norman style originates from this unique combination, an expression of unparalleled richness and cultural variety.These unique monuments were listed by Unesco as World Heritage sites in 2015.

This tour will show you the dazzling beauty of the Byzantine mosaics, the grandeur of the Norman architecture mixed with Arab elements.

For more details please contact me. We will decide together an ad hoc Arab-Norman itinerary.

3h

Private tour for individual visitors or small parties ( up to 10/12 people max)

For more information and details about this tour please contact me at marilufichera@virgilio.it

Entrance fee in the monuments where it is required.

The Palatine Chapel is normally included in the programme. In the event of long queues, in order to avoid wasting time, the Chapel will be replaced with another Arab-Norman monument.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

I can meet you at your hotel/B&B or at a place in the historic centre that is most convenient for you.