Cappella Palatina

Why go

Look from the glowing Byzantine mosaics to the painted, honeycomb-like ceiling above the nave. Their coexistence makes the chapel a particularly clear expression of the cultural synthesis associated with Norman Palermo, and a more intimate experience than the palace rooms around it.

What to look for

• Gold-ground Byzantine mosaics across the chapel
• The painted muqarnas ceiling above the nave
• A royal chapel embedded within the palace complex

Useful to know

• Plan the chapel and Royal Palace together, but check their access separately; the palace rooms have different visiting arrangements.
• Look up from the mosaics to the ceiling before leaving; they are contrasting parts of the same interior.
• Confirm chapel access close to your visit, as liturgy and events can alter it.

Your next visit

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