Sights in Cefalù
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Cathedral
Cefalù’s cathedral is the final jewel in the Arab-Norman crown alongside the Cappella Palatina and Monreale. Inside, a towering figure of Christ Pantocrator is the focal point of the elaborate 12th-century Byzantine mosaics. Framed by the steep cliff, the twin pyramid towers of the cathedral stand out above the magnificent Piazza del Duomo, which swarms with camera-snapping tourists among the pavement cafes and restaurants.
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Salita Saraceno
An enormous staircase, the Salita Saraceno, winds up through three tiers of city walls in a 30-minute climb to the summit of La Rocca. From here you have wonderful views of the town below. The steps are to the right of the Banco di Sicilia on Piazza Garibaldi. From here the way is clearly signposted.
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Museo Mandralisca
Off Piazza del Duomo is the private Museo Mandralisca. The museum has an interesting collection that includes Greek ceramics and Arab pottery, the highlight being the Portrait of an Unknown Man, a Renaissance masterpiece painting by Antonello da Messina.
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Osteria Magno
The Osteria Magno is an imposing 14th-century mansion that has been heavily renovated over the centuries and today is only open for temporary art exhibitions. If you want to get a look inside at other times, ask for the keys at the tourist office.
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Il Castello
Apart from a few loose rocks there is nothing left of the Il Castello, a Norman castle that once crowned the rock's peak, or the Arab citadel.
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Lavatoio
On Via Vittorio Emanuele is the lavatoio, a 16th-century wash house which was built over a spring that was well known in antiquity.
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Tempio di Diana
The 4th-century Tempio di Diana provides a romantic getaway for young lovers.
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