The Capella Palatina in Palermo’s Royal Palace is one of the most amazing buildings I have ever been inside. It is entirely decorated with intricate gold mosaics, enveloping visitors in an ethereal glow.
It was commissioned by the Norman king Roger II and completed in the mid 12th century. The architectural styles are a fascinating blend of east meets west, a Christian nave with Arabic arches and a Byzantine dome. But really, it’s all about the mosaics.
You can read more about it on Wikipedia or just jump on a flight now and you’ll be there in time for lunch at Bisso Bistrot on the Quattro Canti.
