(Post #4 – April) We explore Palermo’s history (and food!)

The day after Easter is also a holiday for the Sicilians, but we were lucky that many of the museums and churches were still open for visiting.

One of the highlights of Palermo is the The Palatine Chapel – in Italian, Cappella Palatina – the royal chapel of Palermo that is a mixture of Byzantine, Norman and Fatimad architectural styles, after Roger I conquered the island.

It was one of the most beautiful churches that we’ve ever been in. The mosaics were stunning and looked as if they’d just been created inside the gem of the chapel. We were overwhelmed with the beauty of the palace.

We continued our exploration of the Palace. The ruler, Roger II, a Norman was noted for his ability to blend the many artistic and architectural styles of different cultures.

There was also a wonderful contemporary photography display about women in Afghanistan.

We enjoyed our stay in Palermo, but were excited to continue our tour of Sicily!