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Palermo Cathedral

Palermo Cathedral

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Palermo Cathedral

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Location: Palermo, Sicily, Italy

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1. Ficus Benjamina – Fontana Pretoria loop from Palermo Lolli

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2. Quattro Canti (Four Corners) – Pretoria Fountain loop from Palermo Centrale

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3. Porta Nuova (Palermo) – Quattro Canti (Four Corners) loop from Palermo

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JakobusPilger

September 9, 2023

The patronage "SANTA MARIA ASSUNTA" (in German: "Mariä Himmelfahrt") of this church refers to one of the many memorial or festival days in honor of the Blessed Mother Mary. It goes back to the festival of her physical assumption into heaven, which is the (Catholic) Church celebrates annually on August 15. In the Orthodox churches the festival is called "Assumption of the Virgin Mary".
In many rural areas it is customary for bundles of herbs to be collected by the population on this day and blessed during the festival service.

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Anna ⚓️

July 17, 2017

On the floor in front of the sanctuary is a meridian, which was installed by the astronomer Giuseppe Piazzi in 1801. It is a kind of sundial, with which Piazzi wanted to make the more modern day division based on the sunny day more popular than the traditional classification "all'italiana". The sun's light, which falls through a small opening in one of the domes in the aisle, always crosses an inlaid brass line at exactly 12 noon. By changing the position of the sun in the course of the year, the solstices, the equinox and the signs of the zodiac can be read, which is also of importance for the determination of the date of the Easter.
(Source: Wikipedia)

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Beyond the Horizon

February 19, 2024

Built in 1184 in the Norman-Arabian style, it reflects the diverse influences that have affected the island over the centuries. Its architecture is a harmonious mix of Moorish, Norman and later Baroque elements, making it a unique gem.

When you enter the huge square in front of the cathedral, you are immediately captivated by its majestic appearance. The imposing bell tower rises proudly into the sky, while the Rosalia monument looks watchfully over the square. The first sight of the cathedral, with its rich history and ornate decorations, makes you stop and time stands still for a moment.

Inside there is a labyrinth of ornate chapels, each corner telling its own story. The graves of the Hohenstaufen emperor Henry VI are particularly touching. and Frederick II and Queen Constance of Sicily, who symbolize a deep connection between Germany and Sicily. These monumental tombs, embedded in the quiet splendor of the cathedral, give the place a sublime atmosphere.

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1. Ficus Benjamina – Fontana Pretoria loop from Palermo Lolli

2. Quattro Canti (Four Corners) – Pretoria Fountain loop from Palermo Centrale

3. Porta Nuova (Palermo) – Quattro Canti (Four Corners) loop from Palermo

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