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Sicily: Conquests & Cultures – Melting pot of Mediterranean civilisations

Fresco Inside the cupola of Catholic Church of Byzantine rite in Sicily..The Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio or San Nicol? dei Greci, commonly called the Martorana, The church is renowned for its spectacular interior, which is dominated by a series of 12th century mosaics executed by Byzantine craftsmen.

Just about every wave of Mediterranean history has washed across this island, and each has left its mark. A matchless cluster of Greek temples, the world’s greatest concentration of Byzantine mosaics, flamboyant Baroque palaces; all are part of Sicily’s heritage, and among them are some exemplary moments of cultural fusion. None is more striking than the mix of Islamic, Byzantine and Norman motifs in Palermo’s Palatine Chapel. Our nine-day itinerary explores the most significant sites on this dramatic and surprisingly fertile island, and uncovers a history as complex and fascinating as any in Europe. Not surprisingly, contemporary social and political issues add an extra frisson to the tour.

Dates & prices

12 – 20 May 2019 CF307

from £1,795

Expert lecturer: Dr Luca Leoncini

SOURCE –https://www.culturaltravel.co.uk/sicily-conquests-and-cultures

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