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Historic Churches and Shrines

Cefalù's religious heritage, from the UNESCO-listed Norman cathedral and the old-town churches around Corso Ruggero to the mountain sanctuary of Gibilmanna.

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Cefalù Cathedral

Fortress-like Norman cathedral begun in 1131 by King Roger II, with golden Byzantine mosaics in the apse; part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Santuario di Gibilmanna

The Sanctuary of Gibilmanna is a Christian shrine on the slopes of the Madonie mountains, at about 800 m, within the municipality of Cefalù.

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Chiesa del Purgatorio

Also known as the Church of Saint Stephen, this building features a Baroque facade and a double staircase. It is known for its interior crypt and its location in the heart of the historic district.

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Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata

Built around 1500 near the town's medieval walls, this church features a Renaissance portal. It represents the architectural transition in religious buildings during the late 15th and early 16th centuries.

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Chiesa Madonna della Catena

18th-century church near the old Porta Terra, with an arched portico facing the square at the entrance to the old town.

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Chiesa dell'Itria

Dedicated to Santa Maria dell'Itria, this church is located in the historic center. It is architecturally joined with the neighboring Church of San Giovanni.