Painting: Beach at La Porta Pescara in Cefalu - Sicily by Teresa Dominici, Year: 2011, Medium: Acrylic Cefalu' is located on the island of Sicily about an hour outside of its biggest city, Palermo. Upon walking into this town we, were awe-struck by the natural beauty and sheer vibrancy of the city.
Walking through the streets of this historic town is like taking a lesson in life and in history.
Cefalu' has so many beautiful sites to be seen. Must see is the Cathedral of Cefalu is the town’s main draw, and began life in 1131. The exterior of the building is extremely well preserved, and is instantly recognizable due to its large matching towers that flank the front porch. Built in the Sicilian Romanesque style, the interior houses a respectable collection of Byzantine art. There are a number of other churches to visit in the historic city, with the 16th Century pair of the Santa Maria dell’ Odigitria and the Santissima Annunziata just two of the fine examples of Baroque architecture Also go to La Rocca to climb for the views.
Cefalu' has one of the best public beaches that we visited in all of Sicily. It’s clean sand and clear water makes it a popular beach, so be prepared for crowds.
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Attractions
La Rocca Cefalu
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- "Georgia and I decided to push on for the highest point of La Rocca, the castello"
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Photos from:
- Cefalu, Sicily, Italy
Photos in this video:
- "View from La Rocca along the coast line" by Dinoshona from a blog titled "Cefalu, Cefalu..."
- "View from the Kastello, La Rocca Cefalu" by Guykb from a blog titled "Cheerful Cefalu"
- "Diana in her temple, La Rocca Cefalu" by Guykb from a blog titled "Cheerful Cefalu"
- "La Rocca looming above Cefalu" by Dinoshona from a blog titled "Cefalu, Cefalu..."
- "View from 'La Rocca'" by Rbartorillo from a blog titled "Cefalu"
- "Climbing La Rocca" by Guykb from a blog titled "Cheerful Cefalu"
- "Back of La Rocca" by Rbartorillo from a blog titled "Cefalu"
- "La Rocca" by Juneauwoman from a blog titled "Climbing La Rocca -The Rock"
