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Peter J. King

@rock-rex.bsky.social

9 hours ago

St Michael's church, Barford St Michael, Oxfordshire.
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#photo #photography #church #architecture #churcharchitecture #normanarchitecture

Many Faces of Sicily

@manyfacesofsicily.bsky.social

7 months ago

Cefalu Cathedral is a stunning example of Norman architecture in Sicily. Its intricate designs and historical charm make it a must-visit. #Cefalu #NormanArchitecture

Many Faces of Sicily

@manyfacesofsicily.bsky.social

7 months ago

Palatine Chapel: A blend of Byzantine, Norman, and Arab art. #PalatineChapel #Palermo #Sicily #ArtHistory #ByzantineArt #NormanArchitecture #ArabInfluence #TravelItaly #CulturalHeritage

Many Faces of Sicily

@manyfacesofsicily.bsky.social

8 months ago

The Normans excelled at castle building, influencing Sicilian church architecture. At San Cataldo, the absence of mosaics and ornaments highlights pure Norman design, without Muslim and Byzantine decorative traditions. #NormanArchitecture #Sicily

Many Faces of Sicily

@manyfacesofsicily.bsky.social

9 months ago

"Step inside." The majestic entrance to Cefalu's Norman church. #Cefalu #NormanArchitecture #Sicily #Church #History #Medieval #Travel #Italy #Heritage #Explore

Many Faces of Sicily

@manyfacesofsicily.bsky.social

10 months ago

The Norman church in Cefalù is a masterpiece of medieval architecture. #Cefalu #NormanArchitecture #Sicily #HistoricSite #TravelItaly #CulturalHeritage #Medieval #TravelPhotography #ItalianHistory #ExploreItaly

Many Faces of Sicily

@manyfacesofsicily.bsky.social

10 months ago

The Palatine Chapel in Palermo - The Grand Jewel of Sicily Step inside the Palatine Chapel in Palermo and be transported to a world of breathtaking beauty.

The Palatine Chapel is a masterpiece of Norman architecture in Sicily. Discover its stunning mosaics and history! #PalatineChapel #Sicily #NormanArchitecture #Mosaics #Travel #History #ItalianHeritage #CulturalGem #Italy #TravelGoals

@furtho.bsky.social

10 months ago

Norman doorway in the porch

Norman arch and then, further to the east, another Norman arch in front of a double-decker sanctuary, reached via doorways and a staircase in the south wall

Porch door and unique-in-England double-decker sanctuary at St Nicholas, Compton, Surrey #ChurchCrawling #Surrey #NormanArchitecture

Daily Moments

@momentsfeed.bsky.social

1 year ago

Landscape image

Portrait image

Compact and charming

Cefalù cityscape: Rock of Cefalù (885ft) and Cefalù Cathedral (1131) with Byzantine mosaics.

#CefaluSicily #NormanArchitecture #ByzantineMosaics

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@sectator.bsky.social

1 year ago

Selby Abbey Yorkshire
#romanesque
#medievalmonday
#Normanarchitecture