Sicilian cathedral mosaics to regain their golden glow
The mosaics of a mediaeval cathedral in Sicily, built by the island’s last Norman king, are to regain their lustre thanks to careful restoration work. The Cathedral of Monreale, erected between 1174 and 1189 by order of King William II, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and houses one of the largest interior mosaics in the world.
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