Photo by Maya Garabedian. While power over Sicily continued to change hands until becoming part of the new Kingdom of Italy in 1861, Arab-Norman art and architecture remain a defining attribute of the ...

One of the most remarkable examples of Islamic architecture in Sicily is the Zisa Palace in Palermo. Built in the 12th century by the Norman King William I, the palace reflects the influence of ...

The Cathedral of Monreale, near Palermo, is a stunning example of Norman architecture begun around 1171 by King William II of Sicily. Notable for its mosaics — many made of pure gold ...

Norman architecture interwoven with Moorish domes, and cold-pressed chocolate pinched by the Spanish from the Aztecs. It’s no wonder this enigmatic destination has such enduring magnetism for ...

A 12th century Arab-Norman cathedral is the star of Cefalu (Getty Images) On the northern coast, medieval Cefalu balances some of Sicily’s finest sands with impressive Baroque architecture.

On the northern coast, medieval Cefalu balances some of Sicily’s finest sands with impressive Baroque architecture. Celebrated for its Unesco-listed Arab-Norman cathedral, the antiquities of ...